Frontend Software Engineer (React, Next.js) at Lyft | Hybrid

The Briefed; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Mental health benefits

Family building benefits

Child care and pet benefits

401(k) plan

12 observed holidays + discretionary p

18 weeks parental leave

Subsidized commuter benefits

Lyft Pink program

Job summary

Lyft is seeking a Frontend Software Engineer to own features end-to-end from specs to deployment and maintenance. You will drive frontend architecture for modern web applications using React, TypeScript, and Next.js, while mentoring teammates and contributing to a culture of quality.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, communicate progress, and answer technical questions, shaping the roadmap with a strong architectural perspective.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1 year of experience in software development or related occupation.
• Experience with algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming.
• Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Build and own features end to end, from product specs through deployment and maintenance.
• Drive frontend architecture for modern web applications using React, TypeScript, and Next.js.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate emerging technologies into evolving infrastructure.
• Shape the roadmap by contributing a technical perspective on architecture decisions and business priorities.
• Write maintainable code with comprehensive testing, clear documentation, and thoughtful design.
• Mentor teammates through code reviews that prioritize quality and knowledge sharing.
• Support the team through pairing, healthy technical debates, and mutual growth.
• Work with stakeholders to gather requirements, communicate progress, and answer questions.

Skills

React/TypeScript/Next.js

Algorithms & data structures

SQL/NoSQL databases

OOP & software design

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Python

Flask

AWS DynamoDB

AWS SQS

Kubernetes

Job description

Lyft is looking for a Frontend Software Engineer to build and own features end to end, from product specs through deployment and maintenance. You will drive frontend architecture for modern web applications using React, TypeScript, and/or Next.js, and contribute a technical perspective to the roadmap. You will also mentor teammates and help build a culture of quality and mutual growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and own features end to end, from product specs through deployment and maintenance, ensuring high quality at every stage
• Drive frontend architecture for modern web applications using React, TypeScript, and/or Next.js
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate emerging technologies into evolving infrastructure
• Shape the roadmap by contributing a technical perspective on architecture decisions and business priorities
• Write maintainable code with comprehensive testing, clear documentation, and thoughtful design
• Mentor teammates through code reviews that prioritize both quality and knowledge sharing
• Support your team through pairing, healthy technical debates, and a culture of mutual growth
• Work with stakeholders to gather requirements, communicate progress, and answer technical questions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 1 year of experience in the job offered, software development, or a related occupation
• Experience with algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming
• Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases

Skills

Technical Skills

• React, TypeScript, and Next.js
• Python and Flask
• AWS services (DynamoDB and SQS) and Kubernetes
• Algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming
• SQL or NoSQL databases

Soft Skills

• Mentoring through code reviews
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Communication with stakeholders
• Constructive technical debate

Benefits

• 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
• 12 observed holidays, plus discretionary paid time off for salaried team members (15 days for hourly team members)
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave for biological, adoptive, and foster parents
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Lyft Pink, with early access to new Ridership Program benefits