Software Engineer Intern, Backend (Summer 2027)

Lyft
Montreal, Canada
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward Canadian university students comfortable with real-time problem-solving and collaborative code development, with a focus on in-office presence and a startup-like environment.

Best fit for

  • Canadian students with a strong background in backend development and a passion for transportation or sustainability
    — “Passion for community, sustainability, and/or transportation”
  • Candidates who have experience with databases and can demonstrate a track record of contributing to open source
    — “Contributions to open source projects”
  • Individuals who are comfortable with hybrid work arrangements and can commit to in-office days
    — “working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment”

Things to consider

  • In-office attendance is required at least three days per week, including specific days
    — “expected to work in the office at least 3 days per week, including on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays”
  • Candidates must be fluent in both English and French for this role
    — “Must be fluent in spoken and written English and have a working proficiency in French”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with real-time technology solutions and database work in your resume and interviews
    — “Experience solving real-time technology problems”
  • Emphasize your ability to improve code quality through progressive refactoring and testing
    — “You leave the code in a better state than when you found it (progressive refactor)”
  • Showcase your communication skills and your ability to thrive in a collaborative, startup environment
    — “Excellent communication skills”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • own project
  • participate in code reviews
Typical background
currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Scienceless than 2 years of relevant full-time work experience

Skills & requirements

Required

CS FundamentalsCode QualityTestingContinuous Integration

Preferred

Open Source ContributionsReal-time Technology Problems

Stack & domain

Backend DevelopmentDatabasesReal-time TechnologyMobile DevelopmentCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingTransportationSustainabilityCommunity

About the role

Original posting from Lyft

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 from a university in Canada (required), 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 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

Contributions to open source projects

Experience working with databases

Experience solving real-time technology problems

Experience with mobile development

Must be fluent in spoken and written English and have a working proficiency in French

Benefits:

Mental health benefits

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

Subsidized commuter benefits and Lyft ride credits

Lyft is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that fosters belonging. Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind.  Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process. Please contact your recruiter if you wish to make such a request.

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 at least 3 days per week, including 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. 

The expected base pay range for this position in the Montreal area is $34-$36/hour CAD. 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.

Source: Lyft careers

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