How much experience is required?

2–5 years of relevant experience for this Backend Software Engineer, Airports role.

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.

Backend Software Engineer, Airports at Lyft

Joblaze summary

In this role, the Backend Software Engineer on the Airports team at Lyft focuses on enhancing the user experience for travelers by developing and maintaining systems that facilitate real-time communication with airport operations. Key skills include proficiency in Python and Go, along with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming and data structures. This position is ideal for engineers with 2-5 years of experience who thrive in collaborative environments and can manage complex projects. The team emphasizes innovation and cross-functional collaboration to address the unique challenges of the travel industry.

Joblaze insights

Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 19, 2026. Last confirmed on Lyft's careers page September 21, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Lyft: San Francisco, CA.

Quick facts

How much experience is required?: 2–5 years of relevant experience for this Backend Software Engineer, Airports role.
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

Please submit your resume in English.

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Backend Software Engineer, Airports

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