Staff Software Engineer, Rider

LyftNew York, NYHybridfull_timestaff

$176,000 – $220,000 USD

Tech Stack

Solid badges = required, outlined = preferred

Responsibilities

  • Shape the long-term architecture for systems, taking accountability for both short-term functionality and long-term health.
  • Translate high-level business goals into actionable engineering projects and own the technical roadmap from conception to delivery.
  • Champion improvements in system, observability, performance, and tech debt reduction, extending influence beyond immediate team.
  • Establish best practices for deployment, alerting, and on-call health, taking holistic ownership of the platform's stability.
  • Drive alignment across product, design, and operations, proactively resolving bottlenecks and making decisive trade-offs.

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationMentoringSystem Design

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Child Care Benefits
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Dental
  • Disability Insurance
  • Flexible PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Mental Health
  • Parental Leave
  • Pet Benefits
  • Vision

Culture

Hybrid WorkCross-Functional TeamsMentorship ProgramCustomer-ObsessedCollaborative SpaceInclusive Hiring

Requirements

Required: BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Regions: Us

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About Lyft
Industry: ridesharing
Size: large

Lyft is a transportation network company that aims to serve and connect people by providing a platform for ridesharing, pricing algorithms, and marketplace optimization.

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Compensation
Base salary: $176,000 – $220,000 USD
Equity: potential equity offering
Bonus: potential bonus