Pros
I've been at Lyft for about a year, and I work on the People Team. Overall, I think it's a great place to work, for a few main reasons:
1. The mission. I'm really proud of what we're doing for transportation and I think our mission translates into each team's individual goals. It's rewarding work!
2. The people. Lyft hires hyper-intelligent people to scale our hyper growth. Although I don't work with every team, the folks I do work with are passionate, driven, and fun to collaborate with.
3. The culture. Our values are: Be Yourself, Uplift Others, and Make it Happen. It's corny, but people talk about these values on a daily basis. It feels inclusive (though there's always more work to be done for D&I), collaborative, and exciting. Being a part of hyper growth is no joke (see more in the cons below) but we're able to have fun at the same time.
4. The ability to do more. I feel that you are able to raise your hand for more (new responsibility, new processes, new ideas) and explore things outside of your job description soon after your start date. Taking on more is encouraged (and in my opinion, good for career development) due to the speed at which we're scaling.
5. The office. I work in our SF office and I love the space. Open seating, lots of natural light, great on-site perks (food, dogs, etc.), a good number of programs and events. It's a comfortable and safe space.
Cons
Working at Lyft while in the hyper growth phase has its drawbacks. Fast growth results in disorganization, broken/sloppy processes, and overworked team members. I don't think this is a reason NOT to work at Lyft-- I just think it's worth warning folks about it. Lyft is still figuring a lot of things out (normal for newer companies) so if you work here you'll need to be flexible. I think this affects every team differently, so keep that in mind.
