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Are you ready to take your networking expertise to the next level in a dynamic and collaborative environment? As a Network Engineer at Lyft, you'll play a pivotal role in our Corporate Engineering team, reporting directly to the Manager of Corporate Engineering. In this role, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams, leveraging your previous experience to anticipate challenges, plan for the unexpected, and proactively mature our network services to meet the evolving needs of the business. We're seeking a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong communication skills, and is dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in network infrastructure. As a proven engineer, you create a following and an environment that enables your peers to do their best work.

If you're a candidate who is passionate about staying ahead of the curve and ensuring seamless connectivity and reliability, has the vision of what could be, who has the ability to cultivate relationships, and a belief in developing the skills and talents of others, then you may be the ideal person for this position.

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and resilient network solutions to support the company's business objectives. We have a cloud first mentality
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess network requirements and develop strategic plans and documents for network infrastructure enhancements
• Proactively identify and address network performance issues, security vulnerabilities, and emerging technologies to ensure optimal network reliability and security
• Lead network-related projects, including upgrades, migrations, and new deployments, from conception to completion
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including network diagrams, configuration details, and standard operating procedures
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior members of the network engineering team
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in networking and security
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to network-related incidents and outages as needed
• Collaborate with vendors and service providers to evaluate and implement new technologies and solutions
• Educate and provide CEIT leadership with requirements to address gaps leading to overall network resiliency
• Must be willing to travel to HQ Sites

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in network engineering roles, with a strong background in designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-grade networks.
• Proven experience as a technical lead, guiding network architecture decisions, mentoring team members, and leading end-to-end project delivery.
• Deep expertise in routing and switching protocols such as BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and VPN technologies (TailScale mesh experience is a plus)
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, and Aruba networking equipment and technologies
• Strong knowledge of network security best practices, including firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, and secure access controls
• Proficient with monitoring and management tools likeLogicMonitor, Netbox, or similar platforms
• Experience managing hybrid environments across AWS cloud infrastructure, standardized HQs, and non-standard retail sites

Lyft is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Lyft does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or prohibited by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and other similar state laws and local ordinances, and its internal policy, Lyft will also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Starting in September 2023, 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. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year.

The expected range of pay for this position in the San Francisco area and has a salary range of 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.