Staff Software Engineer, Lyft Media

Lyft Media is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their fast-growing revenue center focused on digital advertising experiences in the Lyft app and out-of-home displays. The role involves architecting and designing the digital ads platform, with responsibilities including technical roadmap definition, system architecture, and building scalable solutions.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of software engineering experience in the ad industry, with expertise in distributed systems, cloud platforms, and both relational and NoSQL databases. Key technical requirements include proficiency in object-oriented programming, experience with CI tools, and ability to design fault-tolerant, highly available systems.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll guide best practices, lead cross-team initiatives, and contribute to the technical community through knowledge sharing. The role offers competitive compensation ($176,000-$220,000) and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, mental health support, and flexible PTO.

The position is hybrid, requiring 3 days per week in office (Mon/Wed/Thu) with flexibility to work remotely up to 4 weeks annually. You'll be part of Lyft's mission to serve and connect while working in an inclusive, diverse environment focused on solving impactful technical challenges in the ridesharing space.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technologist passionate about advertising technology who wants to make a significant impact on one of Lyft's most profitable business units. The role combines technical leadership, hands-on development, and cross-functional collaboration to drive innovation in the digital advertising space.