Lyft

Software Engineer Intern, Backend (Summer 2027)

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San Francisco, CA, USAIntern
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Responsibilities

  • Own an engineering project while collaborating with team members through regular questions and updates.
  • Improve code quality through progressive refactoring.
  • Ensure reliability with unit, integration, and load testing.
  • Participate in code reviews to maintain quality and distribute knowledge.
  • Contribute to continuous integration and deployment.
  • Build work that improves Lyft products for drivers and passengers.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science and graduating between December 2027 and Summer 2028.
  • Available for a Summer 2027 internship in San Francisco.
  • Strong knowledge of computer science fundamentals.
  • Understanding of unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
  • Experience with real-time technology problems and databases.
  • Open source contributions and experience with mobile development are valued.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a startup environment.
  • Passion for community, sustainability, and/or transportation.
  • Master's students with work experience between bachelor's and master's programs must have less than 2 years of relevant full-time work experience.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Mental health benefits.
  • Two paid days off and three sick days off in addition to holidays.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits.
  • Exclusive opportunity to test new Lyft Pink ridership program benefits.
  • Summer 2027 internship based in San Francisco.
  • Hybrid in-office schedule requiring work in the office three days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

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About Lyft

10,000+ employees

Lyft is a NASDAQ-listed transportation marketplace that connects riders with drivers and offers bike and scooter rentals in one app. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, it operates across the U.S. and parts of Canada. Its revenue comes from service fees on rides and rentals, enterprise programs, and consumer subscriptions such as Lyft Pink.

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