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:

• Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• Access to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account
• RRSP plan to help save for your future
• In addition to provincial observed holidays, salaried team members are covered under Lyft's flexible paid time off policy. The policy allows team members to take off as much time as they need (with manager approval). Hourly team members get 15 days paid time off, with an additional day for each year of service 
• Lyft is proud to support new parents with 18 weeks of paid time off, designed as a top-up plan to complement provincial programs. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible.
• Subsidized commuter benefits

Lyft is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that fosters belonging. Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind.  Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process. Please contact your recruiter if you wish to make such a request.

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 at least 3 days per week, including 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 Toronto area is CAD 108,000 - CAD 135,000. 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.