[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Lyft jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lyft/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Lyft · Toronto # Software Engineer, GovTech Toronto Software Engineering Listed on Lyft’s official careers site. Posted October 16, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Lyft’s careers site →](https://app.careerpuck.com/job-board/lyft/job/8894909002?gh_jid=8894909002) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Lyft](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lyft/) / Software Engineer, GovTech ## Job description 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 Govtech team builds rich and creative features that set the standard for the ride sharing industry. We are seeking a highly motivated, mid-career software engineer to contribute to the development of features that facilitate Lyft's entry into new markets, ensure the company's adherence to local regulatory requirements, and utilize the latest AI technologies to enhance the user experience. Ownership is a key quality for this team; this person should be driven to track a project to successful completion and beyond, taking initiative to work with other teams and functions to ensure the code they write reaches users and drives impact. As a Software Engineer for Govtech, you’ll be responsible for executing integrations with partners, making tradeoffs between technical investments and product work, and collaborating with other engineers on system design. 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 work with a group of talented engineers and help the team to deliver significant business impact. If you enjoy collaborating with technical and nontechnical partners in a fast-moving space with real-world impact, this is the role for you. ### Responsibilities - Help establish roadmap and architecture based on technology and understanding of customer needs - Write well-crafted, well-tested, readable, maintainable code Can help lead large projects from idea to positive execution Unblock, support and communicate with external and internal partners to achieve results - Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and distribute knowledge - Share your knowledge by giving brown bags, tech talks, and promoting appropriate tech and engineering best practices Experience: 3+ years of software engineering experience with high-level programming languages; experience with Python and Go is a plus. BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent work experience. Strong background in distributed systems, and proficient in relational or NoSQL databases. Proven experience in designing, debugging, and managing fault-tolerant, highly available, large-scale distributed systems. Experience working with public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, etc.) ### Nice to have experience with machine learning and building LLM applications Nice to have: proficiency in AI tools. ### 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 with company match 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 and Lyft ride credits 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, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process. Lyft may use artificial intelligence to screen applicants, however, Lyft employees make the ultimate selection and hiring decisions. This job fills an existing vacancy. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 16, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 2 days - Location: Toronto[Apply on Lyft’s careers site →](https://app.careerpuck.com/job-board/lyft/job/8894909002?gh_jid=8894909002) ## More jobs at Lyft ### [ML Software Engineer, Routing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lyft/jobs/4291c0e9a7bd5081dd86/) Toronto ### [Senior Software Engineer – Mapping & Geospatial Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lyft/jobs/ad4bd250b05e4508ca46/) Toronto ### [Senior Software Engineer, AI Entries](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lyft/jobs/81f1bd705c39120afa05/) Toronto ### [Senior Software Engineer, Community Safety](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lyft/jobs/61d570c8c82b988cb508/) Toronto ### [Senior Software Engineer, Foundational Infrastructure & Networking](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lyft/jobs/2079f82eed37c21605a3/) Toronto ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Full Stack Software Engineer II and Senior Software Engineer- Microsoft Security - Multiple roles](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/ce8bde6800315a9405e1/) Microsoft · Israel, Multiple Locations ### [Lead Software Engineer, Software Defined Storage](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/82c3291c960f66baa772/) Sandisk ### [Staff Software Test Engineer/Software Test Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/457bdc55eab7538b5b89/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Singapore ### [Staff Software Engineer – Host & Secure Compute Software - Cork, Ireland](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/d5d830fb764fadb851b4/) Qualcomm · Cork, Ireland ### [Software Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) 3-6 years - Artifactory](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/14f1b9e58a1e3e67456f/) Sandisk [Software Engineering jobs](/functions/software-engineering/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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