
About Lyft
The friendly ride-sharing alternative to Uber
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in San Francisco, CA
- Over 100 million rides completed
- $4.9 billion raised in funding
- Acquired PBSC Urban Solutions in 2022
Lyft, headquartered in San Francisco, CA, is a leading ride-sharing company focused on improving transportation experiences in the U.S. and Canada. With over 100 million rides completed and $4.9 billion raised in funding, Lyft aims to provide a more reliable and environmentally friendly alternative ...
🎁 Benefits
Lyft offers a comprehensive benefits package including unlimited paid time off for salaried employees, 15 days PTO for hourly team members, and 18 wee...
🌟 Culture
Lyft fosters a culture focused on reliability and friendliness, positioning itself as a greener alternative to Uber. The company emphasizes local oper...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Lyft is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer with a frontend emphasis to help build self-serve advertising tools for Lyft Ads. You'll work with technologies like JavaScript, React, and Node.js to enhance user experience and system architecture. This role requires a strong focus on frontend development and full-stack ownership.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in full-stack engineering, with a strong emphasis on frontend development — you care deeply about user experience and frontend architecture, and you enjoy the challenges of full-stack ownership. Your background includes working on complex systems that operate at scale, and you have a solid understanding of developer ergonomics. You thrive in collaborative environments, partnering closely with product, design, and data teams to deliver high-impact solutions. You are passionate about building tools that are not only functional but also delightful to use, ensuring that both internal operations and external advertiser experiences are seamless.
Desirable
Experience with ad tech platforms or similar high-impact systems is a plus — you understand the intricacies of campaign management and optimization. Familiarity with performance metrics and analytics tools will help you contribute to the success of Lyft Ads. You are open to mentoring junior engineers and sharing your knowledge to foster a supportive engineering culture.
What you'll do
As a Senior Full Stack Engineer at Lyft, you will define and build the next generation of self-serve advertising tools for Lyft Ads. You will take ownership of the end-to-end campaign lifecycle, from planning and setup to optimization and reporting. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that the tools you build are reliable, scalable, and compliant with industry standards. You will engage in system-level thinking, addressing both frontend and backend challenges to create a cohesive user experience. Your contributions will directly impact Lyft's growth in the advertising space, enabling brands to engage with riders and drivers effectively.
You will also participate in code reviews and contribute to architectural discussions, ensuring that the engineering practices within the team are of the highest quality. Your insights will help shape the future of Lyft Ads, as you work on complex, real-world systems that require innovative solutions. You will have the opportunity to grow as a technical leader within a supportive and inclusive engineering culture, where your ideas and contributions are valued.
What we offer
Lyft provides a dynamic work environment where you can thrive and grow your career. You will be part of a team that is dedicated to building foundational products for one of Lyft's most strategic growth areas. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development. You will have the chance to work on meaningful projects that have a direct impact on the company's success and the experiences of our users. Join us at Lyft Ads and help shape the future of mobility media.
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