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Lyft Software Engineer Intern, Backend (Summer 2025) in San Francisco, California
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. To do this, we start with our own community by creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organization.
We care deeply about delivering the best transportation experience; this means the best experience for the passenger and the best experience for the driver. We believe this quality of service can only be achieved with a deep understanding of our world, our cities, our streets… how they evolve, how they breathe.
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 2025 and Summer 2026 (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 2025 for an internship in San Francisco, California
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
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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Benefits are available for Lyft team members who work 30 or more hours per week. Please request information about benefits available to team members who work 29 hours or less per week.
Lyft is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. 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 or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
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, Thursdays and a team-specific third day.
The expected range of pay for this position in the San Francisco Bay Area is $52-$58/hour USD. 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.