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Architecture Design Intern (Summer 2026)

Lyft

Architecture Design Intern (Summer 2026)

Lyft

San Francisco, CA

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On-site

·

Full-time

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1mo ago

Compensation

$70,720 - $74,880

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary and equity

Health benefits

Conference budget

Parental leave

Remote options

Healthcare

Parental Leave

Required Skills

InVision

Figma

Framer

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.

Lyft’s Real Estate & Operations Team develops and manages a diverse portfolio of property leases including office, industrial, retail, parking, and lab spaces with a variety of equipment and operational uses supporting all Lyft lines of business globally.

We’re seeking a motivated intern to support the Real Estate Development team in the architectural development of new sites, small design projects at existing sites and the documentation of design standards. This is a unique opportunity to work in house at a tech company on the client's side of an architectural project.

Responsibilities:

  • Specification book preparation: Create and organize technical documents, including drawings, and specifications, ensuring they adhere to project standards

  • File management: Organize and maintain project files, both digital and physical with samples

  • Project support: Assist with project tasks across different phases of design and construction

  • Partner with team members on conceptual floor plan and schematic design development for field locations

  • Create signage packages based on brand standards

  • Collaborate with Architecture and Design Managers with 3D modeling of spaces

Experience:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction, or a related architectural design field 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. 1-2 years of experience (internships or entry-level roles) in technical support, operations, or customer service

  • Experience working in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design and 3D Sketchup is required

  • Familiar with reading construction documents

  • Comfortable communicating design concepts and processes

  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing and through drawings/sketches

  • Exceptional problem-solving and presentation skills

  • Ability to prioritize, multi-task and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced environment

  • Proven self-starter with an entrepreneurial and scrappy spirit

  • Knowledge of Lyft (and Flexdrive) brand and mission

Benefits:

  • Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options

  • Mental health benefits

  • In addition to holidays, interns receive 2 days paid time off and 3 days sick time off

  • 401(k) plan to help save for your future

  • Subsidized commuter benefits

  • Lyft Pink

  • Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program

Lyft 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.

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 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

The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is $34-$36/hour. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

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About Lyft

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Lyft, Inc. is an American company offering ride-hailing services, motorized scooters, and bicycle-sharing systems in the United States and Canada, and, via its Free Now mobile app, Europe. Lyft is the second-largest ridesharing company in the United States after Uber.

1,001-5,000

Employees

San Francisco

Headquarters

$3.2B

Valuation

Reviews

2.7

10 reviews

Work Life Balance

3.8

Compensation

2.1

Culture

2.3

Career

2.0

Management

1.8

25%

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Pros

Flexible scheduling and work-from-home options

Easy money and side hustle opportunities

Meet new people with good conversations

Cons

Unfair pay structure and low compensation

Easy deactivation based on rider complaints

Poor customer support for drivers

Salary Ranges

29 data points

Junior/L3

Junior/L3 · Designer

2 reports

$160,784

total / year

Base

$123,680

Stock

-

Bonus

-

$129,168

$192,400

Interview Experience

5 interviews

Difficulty

4.0

/ 5

Duration

14-28 weeks

Offer Rate

100%

Experience

Positive 60%

Neutral 40%

Negative 0%

Interview Process

1

Application Review

2

Recruiter Screen

3

Technical Phone Screen

4

Technical Interview/Take-home Challenge

5

System Design Interview

6

Onsite/Virtual Interviews

7

Offer

Common Questions

Coding/Algorithm

System Design

Behavioral/STAR

Technical Knowledge

Culture Fit