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Backend Software Engineer, Airports

RemoteRemoteFull Time$128,000–$160,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Python
Go
object-oriented programming
data structures
algorithms
code reviews
on-call rotation
real-time communication

Nice to have

side projects
open-source projects
system design
Agile

Role summary

Lyft is seeking a Backend Software Engineer for their Airports team. This role is crucial for ensuring a dependable experience for drivers and riders at airports, involving real-time communication with airport operations and seamless technology integration. The engineer will drive high-impact projects, lead features from conception to launch, write maintainable code, participate in code reviews, and be part of an on-call rotation. The position requires 2-5+ years of experience with Python, Go, object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms. This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco, requiring 3 days per week in the office.

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 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

Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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 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.

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