Senior Staff Software Engineer – Rider Platform (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Mental health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

12 observed holidays plus discretionary paid time off

18 weeks paid parental leave

Monthly Lyft credits

Job summary

Lyft is seeking a Staff Software Engineer in New York City to lead technical projects that enhance the rideshare experience. In this role, you will shape the architecture for core systems, actively participate in technical roadmaps, and mentor other engineers.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience, a background in cloud platforms, and strong collaboration skills. Lyft offers a hybrid work model, allowing for office work and flexibility.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience with proven leadership.
• Expertise in designing fault-tolerant distributed systems.
• Ability to work with low-ego, collaborative teams.

Responsibilities

• Shape architecture for systems and take accountability for functionality.
• Translate business goals into actionable engineering projects.
• Mentor engineers and lead cross-team reviews.

Skills

Technical leadership

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)

Effective communication

Education

BS/MS in Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

GCP

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Lyft is seeking a Staff Software Engineer in New York City to lead technical projects that enhance the rideshare experience. In this role, you will shape the architecture for core systems, actively participate in technical roadmaps, and mentor other engineers.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience, a background in cloud platforms, and strong collaboration skills. Lyft offers a hybrid work model, allowing for office work and flexibility.