Lyft

Backend Software Engineer, Airports

Lyft$128K — $160K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
  • 2-5+ years in software engineering or production infrastructure
  • Proficient in Python and Go
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented programming
  • Familiarity with data structures and algorithms
  • Ability to collaborate in a low-ego, cross-functional team
  • Bonus: Experience with side projects or open source contributions

Responsibilities

  • Drive impactful projects for an enhanced user experience
  • Lead features from concept to successful launch
  • Write maintainable and well-tested code
  • Conduct code reviews to ensure high quality
  • Manage and resolve issues during on-call duties
  • Explain decision-making trade-offs
  • Oversee project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Mental health benefits
  • Family-building support
  • Child care and pet support
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Flexible paid time off policies
  • 18 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Subsidized commuter benefits
  • Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership
Full Job Description
The Airports team is part of a mission-critical endeavor that keeps travelers moving smoothly. As an engineer on our team, your role will be essential in making sure drivers and riders enjoy a dependable experience at airports. You'll work hand in hand with various teams across Lyft, fostering collaboration and driving innovation to tackle the unique challenges of the travel and airports industry. Your responsibilities will also involve managing real-time communication with airports, ensuring our technology integrates seamlessly into their operations. Your skills will be the driving force behind enhancing the airport journey for millions. Responsibilities: • Drive high-impact projects and innovate new solutions to provide the best user experience. • Lead large features from idea to positive execution and launch • Write well-crafted, well-tested, readable, maintainable code • Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and distribute knowledge • Participate in our teams on call rotation. Identify, triage, debug and resolve issues/bugs across our various applications and platforms • Have the ability to explain the various trade offs made in decisions • Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. Experience: • BS/MS or equivalent in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent practical experience • 2-5+ years of software engineering/production infrastructure industry experience • Experience with Python, Go • Proficiency in object-oriented programming • Experience working with data structures or algorithms • Ability to work with a low-ego, highly collaborative, and cross-functional team • Bonus points: experience pursuing side projects or open-source project Benefits: • Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled • Mental health benefits • Family building benefits • Child care and pet benefits • 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future • In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off • 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible • Subsidized commuter benefits • Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership 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. 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 San Francisco area is $128,000 - $160,000, 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.

About Lyft

Lyft is a transportation network company that was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company operates a mobile app that allows users to request rides from nearby drivers. Lyft provides ride-hailing services in the United States and Canada, and it has expanded into other transportation services, such as bike-sharing and scooter-sharing. The company is known for its pink mustache logo, which was replaced by a glowing dashboard mustache in 2015. Lyft went public in March 2019.
Learn more about Lyft
Size
4,453 employees
Market Cap
$3.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.7 billion
Founded
2012
5 Year Trend
+56.4%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
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