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Software Engineer Intern, Backend - Montreal (Summer 2025)

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Lyft

Sep 14

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Montréal

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science from a university in Canada, with a graduation date between December 2025 and Summer 2026 (required)
  • Available during Summer 2025 for the internship in Montreal
  • Strong knowledge of CS fundamentals
  • 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
  • Must be fluent in spoken and written English and have a working proficiency in French

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
  • Integrating and deploying according to the CI/CD practice
  • Go home knowing that your work today is meaningfully improving the lives of every Lyft driver and every Lyft rider!

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is for Summer 2025.

What are the educational requirements for this internship?

Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science from a Canadian university, with a graduation date between December 2025 and Summer 2026.

What are the language requirements for the position?

Candidates must be fluent in spoken and written English and have a working proficiency in French.

What responsibilities will I have as an intern?

Interns will own their projects, engage in progressive refactoring, ensure code reliability through testing, participate in code reviews, and integrate and deploy according to CI/CD practices.

Is prior experience required to apply for this internship?

While specific prior experience may not be required, candidates should have strong knowledge of CS fundamentals and experience with real-time technology problems, databases, and contributions to open-source projects is preferred.

Will I be working in a team environment?

Yes, the role involves working side-by-side with top engineers, participating in discussions, and collaborating in a team-focused environment.

Are there any benefits provided during the internship?

Yes, interns receive mental health benefits, as well as 2 days of paid time off and 3 days of sick time off in addition to holidays.

What are the workdays for this internship?

This role is in-office on a hybrid schedule, with team members expected to work in the office 3 days per week—specifically on Mondays, Thursdays, and a team-specific third day.

What skills are preferred for candidates applying for this role?

Strong knowledge of computer science fundamentals, excellent communication skills, a passion for community, sustainability, and/or transportation, as well as the ability to thrive in a startup environment are preferred.

Is there any support for individuals with disabilities during the application process?

Yes, Lyft provides accommodation for persons with disabilities upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process.

Ride by ride, we’re reimagining the world’s best transportation.

Transportation
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2012
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Lyft was founded in 2012 by Logan Green and John Zimmer to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation, and is available to approximately 95 percent of the United States population as well as select cities in Canada. Lyft is committed to effecting positive change for our cities by offsetting carbon emissions from all rides, and by promoting transportation equity through shared rides, bikeshare systems, electric scooters, and public transit partnerships.

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