Lyft
Backend Software Engineer, Airports
San Francisco, CA$128k–$160kfull-timemidAdded today
About this role
Lyft seeks a Backend Software Engineer for its Airports team to build mission-critical systems that enhance the airport experience for drivers and riders. You'll own high-impact features end-to-end, collaborate across teams, and manage real-time integrations with airport operations.
What you'll do
- Design and execute high-impact features from concept through launch
- Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code and conduct code reviews
- Participate in on-call rotation to identify, debug, and resolve production issues
- Manage project priorities and explain technical trade-offs in decisions
- Collaborate cross-functionally with airport operations and other Lyft teams
- Enhance system reliability and user experience for airport journeys
What they're looking for
- Python and Go programming
- Object-oriented programming
- Data structures and algorithms
- Production infrastructure experience
- Real-time system design
- Code review and knowledge sharing
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Debugging and incident resolution
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with additional programs
- Mental health benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- Discretionary paid time off plus 12 holidays
- Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership
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Lyft
Lyft develops micromobility hardware solutions including electric bikes and scooters for urban transportation. The company is hiring firmware test engineers and other technical roles to ensure the quality and sustainability of its products.
- Website
- lyft.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe a high-impact backend project you led end-to-end—what challenges did you face and how did you resolve them?
- Tell us about your experience with Python or Go in production systems—which do you prefer and why?