Software Engineer Intern, Frontend (Summer 2027) at Lyft (Mexico City, Mexico)
Lyft· Mexico City, Mexico·
Job description
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.
Interns work side-by-side with top engineers in the industry while having autonomy from the get-go. They contribute to user-facing products and are able to see their work go live quickly. Lyft fosters a collaborative environment in the office, so there's always a sharp mind eager to hear about your next idea. So what's yours?
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 lives of every Lyft driver and every Lyft passenger!
Experience:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field from a university in Mexico (required)
- Graduating between December 2027 and Summer 2028 (required)
- Available during Summer 2027 in Mexico City for a 12 week, 40 hour per week internship
- Strong knowledge of CS fundamentals
- Good English communication skills
- Strong knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, and HTML
- Experience working with modern JavaScript frameworks, like React
- Passion for community, sustainability, and/or transportation
- Ability to thrive in a startup environment
- Experience with real-time technology problems
- Contributions to open source projects
- Experience working with databases
- Experience solving real-time technology problems
- Previous work with social networks
Please submit your resume in English.
Why work at Lyft
- Culture: Lyft emphasizes a welcoming, inclusive culture with core values like "Be yourself," "Make it happen," and "Uplift others." The company fosters a strong sense of belonging through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and community events.
- Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy: Hybrid model — employees are expected in the office a few days a week, with flexibility. Offices are designed with tech-equipped workspaces, stocked kitchens, and themed rooms.
- Notable Perks:
- Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision; free One Medical membership; free access to therapists via Modern Health.
- Time Off: Unlimited paid vacation for salaried US employees; generous PTO for hourly employees.
- Parental Leave: 18 weeks of paid leave for all new parents (biological, adoptive, foster).
- Financial: 401(k) plan with financial training sessions.
- Commute: Free Lyft Pink membership; pre-tax commuter benefits.
- Learning: Udemy subscription for professional development; mentorship programs for interns and new grads.
- Office Environment: Dog-friendly offices; regular team offsites and social events.
- Engineering Culture: Known for high-impact work on large-scale distributed systems, machine learning, and mobile engineering. Early-career talent is highly valued, with structured mentorship and real project ownership.