Backend Software Engineer, Airports at Lyft (Mexico City, Mexico)
Lyft· Mexico City, Mexico·
Job description
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.
Why work at Lyft
- Culture: Lyft emphasizes a welcoming, inclusive culture with core values like "Be yourself," "Make it happen," and "Uplift others." The company fosters a strong sense of belonging through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and community events.
- Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy: Hybrid model — employees are expected in the office a few days a week, with flexibility. Offices are designed with tech-equipped workspaces, stocked kitchens, and themed rooms.
- Notable Perks:
- Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision; free One Medical membership; free access to therapists via Modern Health.
- Time Off: Unlimited paid vacation for salaried US employees; generous PTO for hourly employees.
- Parental Leave: 18 weeks of paid leave for all new parents (biological, adoptive, foster).
- Financial: 401(k) plan with financial training sessions.
- Commute: Free Lyft Pink membership; pre-tax commuter benefits.
- Learning: Udemy subscription for professional development; mentorship programs for interns and new grads.
- Office Environment: Dog-friendly offices; regular team offsites and social events.
- Engineering Culture: Known for high-impact work on large-scale distributed systems, machine learning, and mobile engineering. Early-career talent is highly valued, with structured mentorship and real project ownership.