Software Engineer Intern, Machine Learning (Summer 2026)

at Lyft

Toronto, Canada

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.

With over half a billion rides and counting, Lyft is solving hard problems in a flourishing domain with a lot of data and creative solutions in Marketplace, Mapping, Fraud, Growth and beyond. We're actively building the next-generation Machine Learning (ML) platform for low-cost, ultra-immersive transportation to improve people’s lives using modern ML with peta-byte scale data. Our Machine Learning Engineers are excited to work on these challenging problems and redefine solutions to directly impact various aspects of Lyft's primary business.

If you are a student with experience in machine learning workflows, passionate about solving challenging problems using data and working in a dynamic, creative, and collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you!

Responsibilities:

Contribute to the design, build, train and test of Machine Learning models
Write production-level code to convert ML models into working pipelines
Partner with Product Managers, Data Scientists, and fellow ML Engineers to frame Machine Learning problems within the business context
Analyze experimental and observational data, communicate findings to support decisions
Participate in code and spec reviews to ensure code quality and distribute knowledge

Experience:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science or a related technical field from a university in Canada (required), with a graduation date between December 2026 and Summer 2027 (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
Available during Summer 2026 for the internship in Toronto
Good understanding and knowledge of ML libraries like scikit-learn, Tensorflow, PyTorch, Keras, MXNet, etc.
Strong programming skills in Python or a similar object oriented language
Proven ability to effectively turn research ML papers into working code
Practical knowledge of how to build efficient end-to-end ML workflows
“Engineer at heart” with a high degree of comfort in designing software systems and producing high-quality code
Curiosity and ability to quickly learn new concepts and technologies
Strong problem solving mindset, resourcefulness, and willingness to figure things out independently through research or collaboratively through brainstorming
Demonstrated oral and written interpersonal skills

Benefits:

Mental health benefits
In addition to holidays, interns receive 2 days paid time off and 3 days sick time off
Subsidized commuter benefits

Lyft is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that fosters belonging. Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process. Please contact your recruiter if you wish to make such a request.

Lyft 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 at least 3 days per week, including 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

The expected base pay range for this position in the Toronto area is $45-53/hour CAD. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.