Engineering Manager, Developer Environments (Hybrid)

Lyft; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Mental health benefits

Family building benefits

Child care and pet benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (12 observed holidays);

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Subsidized commuter benefits

Lyft credits

Lyft Pink membership

Job summary

Lyft is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Developer Environments team in New York City. You will lead a talented group of engineers responsible for building and maintaining critical infrastructure that enhances developer productivity and system reliability.

The role requires a proven track record in engineering management and a strong technical background in modern languages. This position operates on a hybrid schedule with in-office presence required 3 days a week (Mon, Wed, Thu).

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an Engineering Manager; previous experience managing Infrastructure teams is a bonus.
• Proficient in one or more high-level programming languages such as Python, Go, Rust, or JavaScript.
• Experience leading teams responsible for maintaining and operating production software and infrastructure at large scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead Infrastructure Engineering teams responsible for maintaining and improving our infrastructure.
• Balance feature development speed and reliability with service-level objectives.
• Mentor and guide the professional and technical development of your team members; assign projects based on skills and goals.
• Build teams that are collaborative, inclusive, and respectful of each other.
• Provide continuous feedback and recognize strengths and contributions of team members.
• Create plans for prioritizing technical and resourcing challenges in your organization.
• Maintain a balance between building sustainable, high-impact projects and shipping quickly.
• Instill a spirit of continuous improvement in the team’s code, architecture, and processes.
• Work with Lyft recruiting to hire high-potential candidates from diverse backgrounds.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to maintain a prioritized backlog and set short/long-term goals.
• Own the team’s deliverables and ensure shipping scalable, reliable products for passengers and drivers.

Skills

Engineering Management

Python

Go

Rust

JavaScript

Job description

Lyft is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Developer Environments team in New York City. You will lead a talented group of engineers responsible for building and maintaining critical infrastructure that enhances developer productivity and system reliability.

The role requires a proven track record in engineering management and a strong technical background in modern languages. This position operates on a hybrid schedule with in-office presence required 3 days a week (Mon, Wed, Thu).