# Data Engineer Intern

**Company:** [Lyft](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/lyft)
**Location:** Toronto, Canada
**Role:** Data Engineering
**Salary:** CA$83k – CA$94k/yr
**Experience:** 0+ years
**Skills:** SQL, Data Modeling, Databases, Computer Science Fundamentals, Testing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment
**Posted:** 2026-09-11

> Data engineering interns will build and improve reliable software, work with databases and SQL, and solve large-scale data problems while collaborating with experienced engineers. Applicants must be pursuing a relevant bachelor's or master's degree in Canada and be available in Toronto during Summer 2027.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Own internship projects and communicate progress with team members.
- Improve code through progressive refactoring.
- Build reliable software through 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, Data Science, or a related field at a Canadian university.
- Graduation 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 Toronto.
- Strong computer science fundamentals.
- Knowledge of SQL and data modeling fundamentals.
- Experience working with databases.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Interest in solving large-scale data problems.

## Benefits
- Mental health benefits.
- Two paid personal days and three paid sick days in addition to holidays.
- Subsidized commuter benefits and Lyft ride credits.
- Hybrid schedule with at least three days per week in the office.

## Compensation
- Expected base pay: CAD $40–$45 per hour.

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