About the role#
As a Fullstack Software Engineer Intern, you will work directly on user-facing products. You will have autonomy over your projects and work alongside engineers to see your code go live. This role is a full-time position based in Toronto for the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Own your specific project from start to finish.
- Check in with team members throughout the day to share updates and ask questions.
- Improve existing codebases through progressive refactoring.
- Write unit, integration, and load tests to ensure system reliability.
- Participate in code reviews to maintain quality and share knowledge across the team.
- Manage continuous integration and deployment processes.
- Build features that improve the daily experience for Lyft drivers and passengers.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science at a Canadian university.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and Summer 2028.
- Less than 2 years of full-time work experience if you are a Master's student.
- Availability for the full Summer 2027 term.
- Strong grasp of CS fundamentals.
- Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.
- Experience with React and TypeScript.
- Familiarity with modern frontend testing tools, Git, and Unix command line interfaces.
- Understanding of web performance, browser internals, and the DOM.
- Experience with CSS preprocessors like Sass, database work, and mobile development.
- Strong communication skills and a desire to work in a startup-style environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario.
- Modality: Hybrid. You will work from the office at least 3 days per week, specifically on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
- Compensation: CAD $40 to CAD $45 per hour.
- Benefits: Includes mental health benefits, 2 days of paid time off, 3 days of sick time, and subsidized commuter benefits with Lyft ride credits.
About Lyft
Lyft operates in the ground passenger transportation industry. Founded in 2012, the company provides rideshare, bike, and scooter services through a single mobile application. It is based in San Francisco and employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people. The organization functions as a public company.
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