Software Engineer, Test

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.

At Lyft, our obsession with customers drives us to pursue the highest standards of software quality. We believe that a strong quality culture is the foundation of our success, and we are dedicated to hold the bar high in everything we do.

The Customer Platform Quality team is a vibrant and collaborative group of QA and Software Engineers in Test (SET) professionals. We are dedicated to ensuring outstanding customer experiences across our platform. As a Software Engineer in Test, you will be part of a cross-functional team responsible for driving impactful projects. You will collaborate closely with software engineers, project managers, and other quality teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product teams to identify testing requirements and develop test automation strategies that enhance developer efficiency.
• Develop comprehensive test plans for both new and existing products and features, ensuring alignment with product objectives.
• Monitor test outcomes, troubleshoot and resolve failures, and report any identified bugs.
• Enhance and sustain our current test automation framework and infrastructure, while promoting and assisting engineers in its adoption.

Experience:

• 5+ years of hands-on industry experience as an SDET, or strong Automation Engineer.
• Experienced in object-oriented programming languages (Python/Java/Kotlin/Swift etc.).
• Experienced in mobile automation frameworks like Espresso/XCUITest for modern mobile applications.
• Solid understanding in microservices architecture and API testing.
• Proven track record of improving dev efficiency, especially through automation, balancing short-term and long-term priorities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for tackling complex challenges.

Nice to have: 

• Proficiency in Java/Kotlin or Swift for mobile platforms.
• Proven track record of proactively driving initiatives, taking ownership of projects, and independently identifying and implementing improvements.
• Shows a passion for learning, especially through looking at new processes and tools that have significant impact on engineering teams.

Benefits:

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• 401(k) plan to help save for your future
• In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program

Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is $128,000 - $160,000. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.