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Backend Software Engineer, Airports

Join Lyft's Airports team as a Backend Software Engineer to enhance the travel experience for millions.

Location
San Francisco, CA, United States
Compensation
$128k–$160k/yr
Level
mid
Type
full time · Hybrid

Posted by employer 19 hours ago

First seen on Joblaze 14 hours ago

Last verified on the company career page 14 hours ago

Skills & Technologies

Go Python Flexible on stack

What you'll build

  • Drive high-impact projects
  • Lead large features from idea to execution
  • Write well-crafted, maintainable code
  • Participate in code reviews
  • Manage project priorities and deadlines

Must have

  • 2-5+ years of software engineering experience
  • Experience with Python, Go
  • Proficiency in object-oriented programming

Nice to have

  • Experience pursuing side projects
  • Experience with data structures or algorithms

Practical constraints

  • In-office 3 days per week

Requirements

Experience
2–5 years
Education
Bachelor's degree

Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.

Benefits

401k Match Remote Work Health Insurance Parental Leave

Joblaze summary

In this role, the Backend Software Engineer on the Airports team at Lyft focuses on developing and maintaining systems that enhance the travel experience for riders and drivers at airports. Key skills include proficiency in Python and Go, along with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming and algorithms. This position is ideal for engineers with 2-5 years of experience who thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments. The team emphasizes innovation and problem-solving to address the unique challenges of the travel industry.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed today — first seen on Joblaze September 19, 2026. Last confirmed on Lyft's careers page September 19, 2026.
  • This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Lyft: Mexico City, Mexico.
  • Salary band is below the typical range for Backend roles (median ~$180,000).
  • Starts above 37% of 54 comparable mid backend roles in United States that list Python we track (median $146,000 across 29 companies). See Python salary trends
  • Python appears in 39.8% of 241 comparable mid backend roles in United States; Go appears in 30.7% of 241 comparable mid backend roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Backend Software Engineer, Airports role remote?
It's hybrid — Lyft expects some on-site time in San Francisco, CA, United States.
What's the salary range?
Lyft lists $128,000–$160,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
2–5 years of relevant experience for this Backend Software Engineer, Airports role.
Where is the role based?
Lyft is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA, United States.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Go, Python.
What seniority level is this role?
Lyft targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Backend Software Engineer, Airports role at Lyft.

From the original posting

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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