# Software Engineer Intern, Backend

**Company:** [Lyft](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/lyft)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $108k – $121k/yr
**Experience:** 0+ years
**Skills:** Go, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, End-To-End Testing, Load Testing, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Code Review, Databases, Mobile Development, Open Source
**Posted:** 2026-09-11

> Backend software engineering internship for Summer 2027, involving project ownership, reliable tested code, code reviews, and continuous delivery. Applicants must be pursuing a computer science bachelor’s or master’s degree and have strong CS fundamentals.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Own assigned projects and collaborate with team members through regular questions and updates.
- Improve code quality through progressive refactoring.
- Build reliable software supported by unit, integration, and load testing.
- Participate in code reviews to maintain quality and share knowledge.
- Contribute to continuous integration and deployment.

## Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, graduating between December 2027 and Summer 2028.
- Master's students with prior full-time work between degrees must have less than two years of relevant experience.
- Available for a Summer 2027 internship in San Francisco.
- Strong computer science fundamentals.
- Understanding of unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a startup environment.

## Nice to Have
- Passion for community, sustainability, or transportation.
- Experience with real-time technology problems.
- Open-source contributions.
- Experience working with databases.
- Experience with mobile development.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Expected base pay: USD $52-$58 per hour, excluding potential equity, bonus, and benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Mental health benefits.
- Two paid days off and three sick days during the internship, in addition to holidays.
- 401(k) plan.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits.
- Exclusive Lyft Pink benefits program access for team members.

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