Software Engineer Intern, Fullstack (Summer 2027)

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.

Interns work side-by-side with top engineers in the industry while having autonomy from the get-go. They contribute to user-facing products and are able to see their work go live quickly. Lyft fosters a collaborative environment in the office, so there's always a sharp mind eager to hear about your next idea. So what's yours?

Responsibilities

Own your project, while checking in with other team members throughout the day with questions and updates

You leave the code in a better state than when you found it (progressive refactor)

You value reliability, ensured by testing (unit, integration and load tests)

Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and distribute knowledge

Continuous integration and deployment

Go home knowing that your work today is meaningfully improving the lives of every Lyft driver and every Lyft passenger!

Experience

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science , with a graduation date between December 2027 and Summer 2028 (required). For any candidates who are master's students who worked between their bachelor's and master's programs: candidates should also have less than 2 years of relevant full-time work experience

Available during Summer 2027 for an internship in New York City

Strong knowledge of CS fundamentals

Knowledge of Python, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML

Experience working with leading JavaScript frameworks, like React

Experience with modern frontend testing tools, such as Webpack, Babel, Jest, Jasmine, Protractor, and WebDriver

Understanding of how browsers and DOM work

Experience with Git or other distributed version control systems

Experience with browser developer tools

Experience with the Unix command line interface

Solid understanding of web performance

Experience with TypeScript

Experience with CSS preprocessors like Sass

Understanding of unit, integration, and end-to-end testing

Excellent communication skills

Passion for community, sustainability, and/or transportation

Ability to thrive in a startup environment

Experience with real-time technology problems

Contributions to open source projects

Experience working with databases

Experience solving real-time technology problems

Experience with mobile development

Benefits

Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options

Mental health benefits

In addition to holidays, interns receive 2 days paid time off and 3 days sick time off

401(k) plan to help save for your future

Pre-tax commuter benefits

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Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the New York City area is $52-$58/hour USD, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.