Staff Software Engineer, Lyft Media

Lyft Media is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their growing digital ads platform team, one of the company's most profitable and fastest-growing revenue centers. This role involves working on in-app ad experiences 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, building scalable systems, writing well-tested code, and leading cross-team solutions. The role requires strong collaboration skills and experience in the advertising industry.

Technical requirements include 5+ years of software engineering experience in advertising, proficiency in object-oriented programming, and experience with distributed systems and cloud platforms. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, mental health benefits, 401(k), parental leave, and flexible PTO.

This is a hybrid role based in New York, requiring 3 days per week in-office (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday), with flexibility to work remotely up to 4 weeks annually. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $176,000 to $220,000 per year, plus potential equity and benefits.

The role presents an exciting opportunity to impact Lyft's advertising technology while working with cutting-edge systems at scale. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with business acumen to drive the next phase of growth for Lyft's advertising platform.