Staff Software Engineer, Lyft Media

Lyft Media is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their digital ads platform team, one of the company's most profitable and fastest-growing revenue centers. This role involves working on ad experiences within the Lyft app and out-of-home displays like tablets behind driver seats and car-top displays.

The ideal candidate will guide architecture, design, quality, and best practices for the digital ads platform. Key responsibilities include defining technical roadmaps, architecting solutions, writing well-tested code, and leading cross-team initiatives. The role requires strong collaboration skills and the ability to work independently.

Technical requirements include 5+ years of software engineering experience in the ad industry, proficiency in object-oriented programming, and experience with distributed systems and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). The candidate should have solid knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, CI tools, and scripting languages.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, mental health support, family benefits, 401(k), flexible PTO, parental leave, and commuter benefits. The role follows a hybrid work model with 3 days in-office (Mon, Wed, Thu) and flexibility to work remotely up to 4 weeks annually.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer passionate about advertising technology to make a significant impact on Lyft's growing ad platform while working with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment.