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Software Engineer Intern, Backend - Toronto (Summer 2025)

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Lyft

12d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Software Engineering
    Product
  • Toronto
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AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a CS degree in Canada, graduating Dec 2025-Summer 2026, have strong CS fundamentals, good communication skills, and interest in community and transportation, plus relevant tech experience.
  • You will own your project, ensure code quality through testing and reviews, improve code reliability, and support continuous integration, all while enhancing the experience of Lyft drivers and passengers.

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). 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 the internship in Toronto
  • 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
  • Experience with mobile development

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!

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is for the Summer of 2025.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located in Toronto.

What is the minimum educational requirement for this internship?

Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science from a university in Canada.

What are the graduation date requirements for applicants?

Applicants must have a graduation date between December 2025 and Summer 2026.

Is there a specific work experience limit for master's students?

Yes, candidates who are master's students should have less than 2 years of relevant full-time work experience.

What skills are required for the Software Engineer Intern position?

Strong knowledge of computer science fundamentals, excellent communication skills, and the ability to solve real-time technology problems are required.

What kind of projects will interns work on?

Interns will work on user-facing products and will see their work go live quickly.

Are there specific technologies or experiences that are preferred for this role?

Experience with databases, real-time technology problems, mobile development, and contributions to open source projects are preferred.

What is the work schedule for this internship?

The role will be on a hybrid schedule, requiring in-office work three days a week, specifically on Mondays, Thursdays, and a third team-specific day.

Does Lyft provide accommodation for persons 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.

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Employees
2012
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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.