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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. Flexdrive is a subsidiary of Lyft that works together with Lyft teams to realize our shared mission. At Flexdrive, we're at the forefront of revolutionizing transportation by building the operational backbone for autonomous vehicle (AV) fleets. As a leader in fleet management, we're leveraging our expertise to enter the AV space, forming strategic partnerships with cutting-edge technology providers. We're looking for a hands-on leader to help us pioneer this new chapter, starting with our first AV depot in Nashville, Tennessee. Reporting to the Operations Manager, AV Deployment , Flexdrive is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Operations Lead to manage morning to afternoon shift operations and ensure comprehensive safety compliance for our 24/7 AV depot in Nashville. This critical role bridges operational excellence with rigorous safety standards, serving as the primary on-shift leader responsible for team management, incident response, and maintaining compliance with all partner and regulatory requirements. You will be the guardian of operational safety and efficiency, ensuring every shift meets or exceeds our stringent safety and performance standards. This role requires a unique combination of operational leadership, safety expertise, and the ability to manage complex compliance requirements while maintaining high team performance. If you excel at leading teams in safety-critical environments and can balance operational demands with unwavering safety standards, we encourage you to apply. Work Schedule & Shift Availability Day Window Shift Pattern This role supports 24/7 AV depot operations and requires availability to work day shifts, with hours scheduled between 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM. Specific shift times and schedules will be determined based on operational needs and business requirements

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. Lyft connects people to transportation to change the way we live and get around our communities. We are looking for product managers who bring exceptional creative and analytical skills to drive forward a best in class product. Product management at Lyft leads the integration of engineering, data science, and design to achieve the company’s vision for reinventing transportation. We are looking for entrepreneurial and passionate Product Managers to innovate and execute across a rapidly growing, fast paced company and industry from our San Francisco headquarters. Lyft’s Verticals team owns three of the most strategically important and operationally complex marketplaces in our business: airports, scheduled rides, and events. These moments matter most. Airports are a defining touchpoint in the Lyft experience—high-stakes, high-complexity, and critical to both rider trust and driver earnings. Scheduled rides give riders confidence and control while providing drivers with greater predictability. Events—from packed stadium concerts to sold-out games—require precision logistics and seamless coordination at scale. Together, these verticals represent some of the highest-intent, highest-value use cases on the Lyft platform. As Group Product Manager for Verticals, you will define how millions of people plan, book, and experience their journeys across these critical moments. You’ll lead a high-performing team of PMs to build seamless booking flows, deeply personalized experiences, and robust integrations with travel and event partners—owning the end-to-end product across all three verticals. You’ll take on some of the most complex challenges in rideshare: optimizing rider-driver matching in dynamic, high-variability environments; advancing demand forecasting; improving real-time driver guidance; and designi

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. Lyft connects people to transportation, changing the way we live and move within our communities. The Lyft Business team partners with organizations across various industries, enabling them to provide the world’s best transportation solutions—ranging from business travel and employee commute to courtesy rides for customers and clients. Lyft is looking for a Business Strategy Manager to accelerate the growth of Lyft Business in new and existing markets, and shape our role in partnering with organizations to deliver tailored transportation solutions. This role is both analytical and strategic, requiring a forward-thinking mindset to tackle complex business problems. You will work collaboratively across the Lyft Business organization, as well as with cross-functional teams, making it crucial to build consensus and support to achieve segment-level goals. You are a good fit if you are a self-starter with B2B strategy experience. An analytical mind and skill set are critical; the role requires understanding how to parse and frame data to guide our strategic direction. You must be forever curious and ready to join a high performing team with big goals. Responsibilities: Identify new use cases and market segments to define the next generation of B2B transportation solutions, positioning Lyft Business for long-term, durable growth Develop comprehensive business cases, including market sizing, competitive analysis, financial forecasting, and risk assessments Monitor key industry trends and competitive landscape to ensure Lyft Business remains at the forefront of the market Source and develop B2B partnerships end-to-end - from opportunity assessment and commercial model through cross-functional launch - to open new growth channels for Lyft Business Analyze key business metrics and performance indicators u

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. The Luxury team builds rich and creative features that set the standard for the ride-sharing industry. We're looking for a motivated Senior Engineering Manager to lead the team building app experiences, UIs, and infrastructure for Black, Black SUV, and other upmarket modes where quality is uncompromising. As a Senior Engineering Manager, you'll set the technical direction for the team, making tradeoffs between technical investments and product work, and communicating strategy transparently to your team and to leadership. You'll act as a critical technical leader across backend, frontend, iOS, and Android, taking holistic ownership of complex systems, defining strategic roadmaps, and driving cross-functional alignment and engineering excellence to improve the luxury experience. Ownership is a key quality for this team. You should be driven to track projects to successful completion and beyond, taking initiative to work with other teams and functions to ensure your team's work reaches users and drives impact. You'll also help shape product direction by developing a deep understanding of the customer. You'll lead a group of talented engineers, helping the team deliver business impact while staying open to change through constant experimentation. You'll collaborate with engineering, product, data science, design, and operations on programs that empower the team to iterate quickly, delighting our passengers and drivers. If you enjoy collaborating with technical and nontechnical partners on a product with real-world impact, this is the role for you. Responsibilities: Lead a team of talented backend, frontend, and mobile engineers and engineering managers who like to ship code and tackle hard engineering problems Mentor and guide the professional and technical development of your team members. Help d

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. Lyft is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst on our Comp & Benefits FP&A team, focusing on salary and headcount management, Equity, and Stock Based Compensation. The ideal candidate will bring natural curiosity, financial rigor and a continuous improvement mindset to the team and drive financial analysis in support of strategic decision making at Lyft. In addition to decision support, this role will also focus on forecast/budget management reporting. Responsibilities: Own forecasting and variance analysis for cash compensation, equity/stock-based compensation (SBC) Partner with Total Rewards and Technical Accounting on equity grant assumptions, vesting, forfeiture rates, and SBC expense recognition Support monthly close processes for compensation and equity lines, partnering with Payroll Accounting on actuals and accruals Maintain and improve Anaplan modules related to compensation and equity forecasting Support monthly headcount and comp forecast (start dates, backfills, attrition) as they relate to salary and equity cost Partner with People Team on Workday data integrity issues impacting compensation/equity reporting Prepare reporting packages and ad hoc analysis for leadership, earnings, and Corp FSLI submissions Identify and drive process improvements to increase automation and reduce manual reporting effort Experience: 3+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis in a rigorous environment Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment Excellent communicator with ability to storytell, zooming in and out as needed Strong Gsheets/Excel financial modeling and problem-solving skills Detail oriented, highly organized self-starter with a drive to understand core business issues coupled with high determination to uncover solutions Ability to organize and track overlapping tas

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. Lyft is looking for an experienced Public Policy Manager to join our Policy Team! Based in San Francisco, this position will manage local-level policy efforts in California. This policy expert will work directly with elected officials, policymakers, and key stakeholders at all levels of local government. They will engage with a broad range of regulatory and legislative issues critical to the company, ensuring Lyft’s business needs align with evolving policy landscapes. Come join the exciting ride! Responsibilities: Execute Lyft’s legislative, regulatory, and political strategy across major local markets in California, with a primary focus on San Francisco/Bay Area (SFO), Los Angeles/Greater Los Angeles (LAX) and San Diego (SAN) Identify, cultivate and manage relationships with strategic local third party and business groups, local nonprofits and community organizations leveraging Lyft’s internal programs and product offerings, in key markets. Travel to attend local community and industry events as needed. Work closely with business, communications and marketing teams to highlight relevant Lyft partnerships, capture key moments, strategize Lyft’s engagement with large events (e.g., LA28, Super Bowl, etc.), and leverage relationships for business opportunities. Represent Lyft in interactions with elected officials, government agencies, staff, and business groups including drafting and providing testimony in legislative and regulatory hearings and traveling to attend political events and fundraisers as needed. Track legislation relevant to Lyft at municipal and county levels and inform company stakeholders and lines of business on legislative and regulatory developments. Develop strategic public engagement plans positioning Lyft as a “Force for Good” and reliabl

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. We are looking for a high-impact Legal Operations Program Manager to join our expanding Legal Operations Team and sit at the center of our mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and post-close integration activity! This is a strategy-to-execution role that serves as the operating backbone for Legal across our most strategic transactions — owning legal integration execution in partnership with Lyft’s Corporate Development Integration Management Office (IMO), and the intake and governance layer that connects the Legal team to deal and integration work. The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, detail oriented, proactive, and able to drive outcomes across multiple concurrent transactions in ambiguous, high-stakes environments with a collaborative and transparent approach. Some key areas include: M&A integration program management, program leadership across concurrent initiatives, cross-functional and deal team engagement, outside counsel and vendor management across jurisdictions, legal entity management and governance, and building the repeatable operating model that scales Legal integration with company growth. This position reports to the Head of Legal Operations. As the company scales, the volume and complexity of strategic transactions — M&A, cross-border expansion, and new market entry — continues to increase. This role establishes a centralized operating model for Legal integration that ensures: Strategic transactions are executed with discipline, completeness, and a clear critical path Legal is embedded early and effectively, with strong planning-to-execution across multiple teams to deliver strong business results and manage risk The organization scales without accumulating operational, compliance, or technical debt Responsibilities: M&A Integration Program Management Own end-to-end legal in

About Flexdrive At Flexdrive, we're at the forefront of revolutionizing transportation by building the operational backbone for autonomous vehicle (AV) fleets. As a leader in fleet management, we're leveraging our expertise to enter the AV space, forming strategic partnerships with cutting-edge technology providers. We're looking for dedicated team members to help us pioneer this new chapter, starting with our first AV depot in Nashville, Tennessee. The Opportunity Reporting to the Service Lead, Flexdrive is seeking a decisive and security-conscious Repair Coordinator to own the complete repair and parts lifecycle for our 24/7 AV operations — from the initial intake of a vehicle requiring service, through parts procurement and consumption, to the vehicle's final release back into the active fleet. This role is the central hub for service workflow, technician support, and inventory infrastructure: coordinating work assignments, comprehensive vehicle information, and correct parts availability to minimize vehicle downtime and uphold the high availability standards required for an autonomous fleet. The Repair Coordinator directly impacts the operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, and reliability of Flexdrive's AV deployment. This position offers unique exposure to cutting-edge AV technology and supply chain management in a highly regulated environment. The role requires someone who can balance operational efficiency with uncompromising security standards, provide 24/7 support coverage, and maintain perfect inventory accuracy. If you excel at detailed inventory management, shop-flow coordination, and thrive in mission-critical operations, we encourage you to apply. Work Schedule & Shift Availability Day Window Shift Pattern This role supports 24/7 AV depot operations and requires availability to work day window shifts, with hours scheduled between 6:30am - 9:30pm. Specific shift times and schedules will be determined based on operational needs and business requ

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. We are looking for a high-impact Legal Operations Program Manager to join our expanding Legal Operations Team and sit at the center of our mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and post-close integration activity! This is a strategy-to-execution role that serves as the operating backbone for Legal across our most strategic transactions — owning legal integration execution in partnership with Lyft’s Corporate Development Integration Management Office (IMO), and the intake and governance layer that connects the Legal team to deal and integration work. The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, detail oriented, proactive, and able to drive outcomes across multiple concurrent transactions in ambiguous, high-stakes environments with a collaborative and transparent approach. Some key areas include: M&A integration program management, program leadership across concurrent initiatives, cross-functional and deal team engagement, outside counsel and vendor management across jurisdictions, legal entity management and governance, and building the repeatable operating model that scales Legal integration with company growth. This position reports to the Head of Legal Operations. As the company scales, the volume and complexity of strategic transactions — M&A, cross-border expansion, and new market entry — continues to increase. This role establishes a centralized operating model for Legal integration that ensures: Strategic transactions are executed with discipline, completeness, and a clear critical path Legal is embedded early and effectively, with strong planning-to-execution across multiple teams to deliver strong business results and manage risk The organization scales without accumulating operational, compliance, or technical debt Responsibilities: M&A Integration Program Management Own end-to-end legal in

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. Lyft is hiring an experienced, talented and energetic Global Equity Program Manager to support Lyft’s global equity function. This role will support execution, rapid international expansion, management of increasing transaction volume, and building critical infrastructure for our global equity programs. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving the long term strategy and rolling out world class equity programs developed for precision and ease of execution. You will partner cross functionally on the design and delivery of ongoing programs, including compliance, tax, mobility, and employee education. The successful candidate will be an entrepreneurial and resourceful self-starter, comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and excellent at building strong relationships. You will report to the Director, Global Equity Programs in our Legal organization. Responsibilities: Support administration ofLyft’s global equity programs including processing all awards, grants, exercises, cancellations and the issuance of all new grants in the US and in foreign jurisdictions, including managing RSUs, PSUs, ESPP, capital markets transactions and other equity programs. Continue to drive system automation on the Schwab Equiview platform across Workday and ADP. Develop and deliver world class employee education programs for new and continuing employees with a focus on mechanics and overall financial wellness. Support all aspects of SOX compliance and continuously work to build efficiencies around execution and documentation of key controls. Engage with senior leadership from the legal, fina

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. We are looking for an Executive Business Partner to support a VP, Chief Information Officer (Kevin Smith), Chief Information Security Officer (Chaim Sanders), and Director, TPM (Jared Evans), all leaders within the Foundations & AI Transformation (Foundations) organization. You will handle the calendars of 3 leaders, coordinate meetings and events and help organize org wide initiatives. You are joining a team comprised of 3 Executive Business Partners for our organization and will collaborate on org-wide projects and priorities. You enjoy working in an energetic environment, managing multiple competing priorities, and streamlining hectic days. You are incredibly organized, a true team-player, and able to build strong relationships. You make it happen and you’re not afraid to be yourself while uplifting those around you. Responsibilities: Proactively and strategically manage the executive’s complex calendar and meeting coordination, travel, and other administrative tasks Work closely with fellow EBPs to ensure efficient, effective and consistent coverage across all CSP Leaders Manage clear communication between stakeholders, identify gaps in visibility and propose solutions Independently and proactively provide solutions to issues and escalate if necessary Stay abreast of the leader’s priorities and major projects, serving as a resource for other stakeholders when needed Plan offsites and team events Project-manage initiatives and work streams; keeping track of progress, identifying areas for efficiencies, and ensuring timely completion of projects Provide peer mentorship and coaching to other Executive Business Partners in the org Budget and expense management Partner with Office Operations and IT teams to ensure teams have appropriate resources and optimal set-up for in-person, remote, and hybri

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. On the Rider team, we are growing our team with people who want to enrich the lives of our community through technology. You'll collaborate with highly cross-functional teams such as Product, Design, Data science, and Analytics, as well as other organizations like Driver, Partners, and Marketplace, to deliver on that promise. As the Senior Engineering Manager for the Rider Loyalty, Partnerships, and Rider Pay (PLP) group, you will lead multiple managers and Staff ICs with end-to-end teams, consisting of iOS, Android, and Server, to make Riders into Members and to build a robust network of partners that our Riders love. It is your responsibility to sweat the details by being customer-obsessed with specific Rider needs and to build innovative product solutions to address them. Responsibilities: Set the technical vision and team strategy for the PLP group and communicate that downwards, with peers, and upwards with ELT Coach and guide an organization of managers and engineers in their people and technical development Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high business impact Work closely with the Lyft recruiting team to hire high-potential candidates from diverse backgrounds Experience: BS/MS or equivalent in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or relevant work experience 3+ years of experience managing engineering teams of 20+ members, including teams across iOS, Android, and Server platforms, as well as experience in managing managers Ability to thrive in a heavily cross-functional environment and drive projects to completion regardless of the organizational structure Passion for building scalable and extensible solutions that enable others and ensure a high-quality product Experience launching and supporting consumer-facing products at scale Strong technica

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. Lyft is looking for a Design Systems Manager to join Design Foundations, the infrastructure layer of Lyft's design organization. Design Systems at Lyft is an integral part of the overall user experience. Our design system spans product surfaces, marketing, and brand, officially known as the Lyft Product Language (LPL) and shipped directly to code. You'll own the craft and execution of that system, partner closely with design, engineering, and marketing, and lead Design systems work through a period of active global growth and capability expansion. This role reports to the Director of Design Foundations and works alongside a dedicated DPM and Engineering managers, and a tight-knit team of design systems practitioners. Responsibilities: Strategy & Vision Set the strategy and roadmap for Lyft Product Language (LPL) across product, marketing, and brand surfaces, in partnership with the Director of Design Foundations and engineering leadership and the Design Systems team Lead the AI transformation of the system: integrate AI into LPL tooling, adoption workflows, and the day-to-day designer experience at Lyft Represent Design Systems in reviews and other senior leadership forums People & Craft Manage and develop a team of design systems designers and illustrators working across iOS, Android, web, and brand Hold the quality bar for system-wide design: cross-platform coherence, accessibility (WCAG), road safety, localization, and brand consistency. Coach the team on making educated tradeoffs between flexibility, coherency, usability, and efficiency Execution & Partnership Partner closely with the Design Systems DPM and engineering managers to maintain system health, sequence work, and unblock teams Own the LPL component contribution and review process end-to-end, from intake through release Commu

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. We are looking for an Executive Business Partner to support our four Senior Directors on the Policy Leadership team. This vital new role will manage scheduling and coordinate events, org wide initiatives, and meetings for the broader team. This role is for you if you enjoy working in an energetic environment, managing multiple competing priorities, and streamlining hectic days. The role requires someone who is incredibly organized, attentive to detail, and a true team-player able to build strong relationships. This role is expected to be based in the Washington, DC Lyft office on a hybrid schedule. Responsibilities: Proactively and strategically manage complex calendars and meeting coordination, travel, and other administrative tasks; Work closely with the Chief of Staff (CoS) to keep them informed of agendas, presentations, and decisions needed prior to meetings Prepare presentation materials and briefs for team meetings in partnership with CoS Project-manage initiatives and work streams; keeping track of progress, identifying areas for efficiencies, and ensuring timely completion of projects Manage clear communication between stakeholders, identify gaps in visibility and propose solutions Independently and proactively provide solutions to issues and escalate if necessary Stay abreast of the leaders’ priorities and major projects, serving as a resource for other stakeholders when needed Help plan offsites and team events Develop peer relationships with other Executive Business Partners in the org&a

At Lyft, our mission is to serve and connect. Fleets is a dynamic area working with 3rd-party partners to match autonomous, livery, and taxi fleets with the Lyft marketplace; managing programs for special vehicles like Express Drive rentals, electric, and premium vehicles; and crafting tooling for on-the-ground fleet operations. As an Engineering Manager on Global Growth, you’ll be responsible for setting the technical direction for the team, making tradeoffs between technical investments and product work, and communicating the strategy transparently to the team and to leadership. You will help shape the product direction by developing a deep understanding of the customer and working closely with cross-functional partners from Product, Design, Science, and Operations. You will lead a group of talented engineers and help the team to deliver business impact while being open to change through constant experimentation. If you enjoy collaborating with technical and nontechnical partners on a product with real-world impact, this is the role for you. Responsibilities: Lead a team of talented backend and mobile engineers who like to ship code and tackle hard engineering problems Mentor and guide the professional and technical development of your team members. Help develop their careers, and assign them to projects tailored to their skill levels, personalities, work styles, and professional goals Build teams that are collaborative, inclusive, and respectful of each other Set the technical vision and strategy for an evolving product area Co-own the product strategy with the product partner and ensure timely delivery with high quality of the engineering solutions Create plans for prioritizing technical and resourcing challenges in your organization Maintain a balance between building sustainable, high-impact projects and shipping things quickly Instill a spirit of continuous improvement in the team’s code, architecture, and processes Work closely with the Lyft recruiting team