Software Engineer Intern, Test Automation (Summer 2027)

Lyft
Montreal, Canada
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward Canadian students comfortable with test automation and real-time problem-solving, this role emphasizes in-office collaboration and a startup environment.

Best fit for

  • Canadian students pursuing a degree with a focus on testing and automation
    — “Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science from a university in Canada (required)”
  • Candidates with a passion for testing and a desire to contribute to quality assurance in transportation tech
    — “Passion for quality and testing”
  • Individuals who enjoy collaborative, startup-style environments and thrive on innovation
    — “dynamic and collaborative office environment, where brilliant minds are always eager to hear and support your next big idea”

Things to consider

  • Requires in-office work at least 3 days per week, including specific days
    — “Team Members will be expected to work in the office at least 3 days per week, including on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays”
  • Candidates must have graduation dates between December 2027 and Summer 2028
    — “graduation date between December 2027 and Summer 2028 (required)”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your experience with integration testing and test automation in your resume
    — “Experience with integration testing and test automation is a plus”
  • Highlight contributions to open source projects and your ability to refactor code
    — “You leave the code in a better state than when you found it (progressive refactor)”
  • Showcase your passion for community, sustainability, and transportation in your application materials
    — “Passion for community, sustainability, and/or transportation”
  • Demonstrate your knowledge of databases and real-time problem-solving in your interview responses
    — “Experience working with databases”
  • Mention your interest in or experience with AI tooling during your application
    — “Experience with or a strong desire to learn and use cutting edge AI tooling”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • own project and check in with team members
  • leave code in better state
  • participate in code reviews
  • continuous integration and deployment
Typical background
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Sciencestrong knowledge of CS fundamentalsexcellent communication skills

Skills & requirements

Required

Test AutomationUnit TestingIntegration TestingLoad TestingCode Reviews

Preferred

Mobile DevelopmentExperience With DatabasesContributions To Open Source ProjectsExperience With AI Tooling

Stack & domain

Test AutomationUnit TestingIntegration TestingLoad TestingDatabasesCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingSoftware EngineeringQuality Assurance

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. 

As a Test Automation Intern at Lyft, you'll collaborate closely with industry-leading engineers while enjoying the freedom to innovate from day one. Your contributions will be pivotal in accelerating our product development and enhancing user trust and satisfaction through the creation of cutting-edge test automation tools. At Lyft, we cultivate a dynamic and collaborative office environment, where brilliant minds are always eager to hear and support your next big idea. What will yours be?

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 quality of every Lyft Urban Solutions rider!

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

Passion for quality and testing

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

Experience with integration testing and test automation is a plus

Experience with or a strong desire to learn and use cutting edge AI tooling

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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