Backend Software Engineer, Airports
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Backend Software Engineer on Lyft's Airports team, building and maintaining systems that manage real-time airport operations and integrate Lyft's technology into airport infrastructure.
About this role
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
Please submit your resume in English.
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