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Software Engineer Intern, Backend (Summer 2027 - SF)

Lyft · San Francisco, CA · On-site

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About Lyft

Backed by a16z and Founders Fund.

About the role

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?

What they're looking for

  • Available during Summer 2027 for an internship in San Francisco
  • Strong knowledge of CS fundamentals
  • 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
More about this role

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?

  • 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!
  • 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...

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