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Backend Software Engineer, Airports

Lyft Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
San Francisco Seattle Mid-level Backend Engineering

At a glance

Mid-level Backend Engineering role at Lyft. San Francisco · $128,000–$160,000 base.

SalaryStated by Lyft
$128,000 – $160,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from LyftOur estimate for the market: $195,000–$246,875Median $207,800
Below the market median of $207,800 for mid-level backend engineering roles in San Francisco.
Worked out from 49 postings that stated pay, median $207,800. Last updated Oct 22, 2026.
RoleBackend Engineering
SeniorityMid-level
LocationSan Francisco
Base pay$128,000–$160,000
PostedSep 18, 2026 · 5w ago
Also hiring inSeattle
Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Build and launch substantial features, taking them from early ideas through execution to improve the airport experience
  • Write readable, maintainable code with tests, and review teammates’ changes to support quality and shared knowledge
  • Take part in the team’s on-call rotation and investigate, prioritize, debug, and fix problems across applications and platforms
  • Coordinate project deadlines and deliverables, explaining the trade-offs behind technical decisions

What you bring

  • At least two years of software engineering or production infrastructure experience
  • A degree in computer engineering, computer science, or a related subject, or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience with Python and Go, plus object-oriented programming and knowledge of data structures or algorithms

Who this fits

This mid-level role suits an engineer who can lead sizeable features and work collaboratively across teams. You’ll work in the San Francisco office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with up to four weeks per year working from anywhere.

From the employer

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

The Airports team is part of a mission-critical endeavor that keeps travelers moving smoothly. As an engineer on our team, your role will be essential in making sure drivers and riders enjoy a dependable experience at airports. You'll work hand in hand with various teams across Lyft, fostering collaboration and driving innovation to tackle the unique challenges of the travel and airports industry. Your responsibilities will also involve managing real-time communication with airports, ensuring our technology integrates seamlessly into their operations. Your skills will be the driving force behind enhancing the airport journey for millions.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive high-impact projects and innovate new solutions to provide the best user experience.
  • Lead large features from idea to positive execution and launch
  • Write well-crafted, well-tested, readable, maintainable code
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and distribute knowledge
  • Participate in our teams on call rotation. Identify, triage, debug and resolve issues/bugs across our various applications and platforms
  • Have the ability to explain the various trade offs made in decisions
  • Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.

Experience:

  • BS/MS or equivalent in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent practical experience
  • 2-5+ years of software engineering/production infrastructure industry experience
  • Experience with Python, Go
  • Proficiency in object-oriented programming
  • Experience working with data structures or algorithms
  • Ability to work with a low-ego, highly collaborative, and cross-functional team
  • Bonus points: experience pursuing side projects or open-source project

Benefits:

  • Great 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 with company match to help save for your future
  • In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
  • 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
  • Subsidized commuter benefits
  • Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership

Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is $128,000 - $160,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

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