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So what's yours?\n\nResponsibilities:\nOwn your project, while checking in with other team members throughout the day with questions and updates\nYou leave the code in a better state than when you found it (progressive refactor)\nYou value reliability, ensured by testing (unit, integration and load tests)\nParticipate in code reviews to ensure code quality and distribute knowledge\nContinuous integration and deployment\nGo home knowing that your work today is meaningfully improving the lives of every Lyft driver and every Lyft passenger!\nExperience:\nCurrently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, 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\nAvailable during Summer 2027 for an internship in San Francisco\nStrong knowledge of CS fundamentals\nUnderstanding of unit, integration, and end-to-end testing\nExcellent communication skills\nPassion for community, sustainability, and/or transportation\nAbility to thrive in a startup environment\nExperience with real-time technology problems\nContributions to open source projects\nExperience working with databases\nExperience solving real-time technology problems\nExperience with mobile development\nBenefits:\n\nGreat medical, dental, and vision insurance options\nMental health benefits\nIn addition to holidays, interns receive 2 days paid time off and 3 days sick time off\n401(k) plan to help save for your future\nPre-tax commuter benefits\nLyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program\n\nLyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.\n\nLyft 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 3 days per week 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. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. #Hybrid\n\nThe expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is USD $52-$58/hour, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. 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