ML Software Engineer, Routing

Toronto, Canada

Mapping

About the Role

At Lyft in the Transportation space, Connecting cities, one ride at a time, for a more equitable future..

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

Our transport network serves the needs of millions of people every day who want to get from one place to another using Lyft cars, bikes and scooters, or on foot in the most efficient way. To serve these needs, we need to suggest the fastest, most affordable and safest routes.&nbsp;

We are hiring a Machine Learning Engineer to join our Routing team. Our team builds and maintains Lyft's system responsible for providing routes for every ride request on our platform. We process millions of route requests per day and low latency, high reliability and high accuracy are paramount for our success.&nbsp;

If you are a critical thinker with experience in machine learning workflows and writing reliable code, passionate about solving business problems using data and working in a dynamic, creative, and collaborative environment, we are searching for you.&nbsp;

Our technology stack runs on AWS, Kubernetes, Go, Python/C++, Apache Airflow, Flink, and Kafka. We use AI to improve development productivity, optimize customer support workflows, and enhance operational efficiency — all without compromising code quality or security. In this role, you will work with incredibly passionate and talented colleagues from software engineering, machine learning and data science on building rideshare experiences that delight millions of riders and drivers.&nbsp;

<h2>Responsibilities:</h2>

<ul>

<li>Perform data analysis and build proof-of-concept to explore and compare ML and non-ML solutions</li>

<li>Be able to make effective tradeoffs between model accuracy, its productization complexity and runtime performance</li>

<li>Develop statistical, ma

Want to learn more about what it's like to work at Lyft? View our full profile.

Prefer to apply on the company's career site?

View Original Posting

What It's Like to Work at Lyft

What It's Like to Work Here

handshake Belonging Over Everything

lightbulb Challenge Convention

users Community-Centric Connection

leaf Mission-Driven Sustainability

trending-up Growth Mindset Culture

Frequently Asked Questions About Working at Lyft

Common questions candidates ask about this role and Lyft's workplace

Request a ride whenever you need one. Drivers earn on their own terms. Download the app to get started.

Please review the specific job listing or contact Lyft's recruiting team for details on remote or hybrid work options for this role.

Salary information may vary by role and location. Please check the specific job listing or discuss compensation during the interview process.

Lyft is an established organization in its industry. The company focuses on maintaining a supportive workplace culture for all employees.

Key benefit categories include: Health & Wellness, Work-Life Balance, Financial & Retirement, Professional Development, Community & Belonging. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as Belonging Over Everything and Challenge Convention and Community-Centric Connection.

The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Champion Belonging and Inclusion and Invest in People's Growth.

Lyft has a supportive and collaborative culture, recognized as a loved place to work by its team members.

Lyft currently has 183 open positions. They are hiring across departments like Media & Lyft Business, Corporate Engineering & IT, LUS Supply Chain. You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/lyft/jobs.

The interview process typically involves an initial recruiter screen followed by team interviews. Please contact Lyft's recruiting team for specific details on this role's process.