Junior Platform Engineer, Data

Lyft is hiring a Junior Platform Engineer, Data to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Junior Platform Engineer, Data, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Review pull requests and mentor teammates What we offer: • Home office and wellness stipends • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Generous paid time off and company holidays • 401(k) retirement plan with company match How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Lyft is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 0–2 years of experience or equivalent training • US work authorization • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • Experience with version control and CI/CD • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) Nice to have: • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently • Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team