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.
Data and analytics are at the heart of Lyft’s products and decision-making. As a member of the Lyft Urban Solutions team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of bikeshare by leveraging data to operational needs and city partners.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with Operations, Science, and Finance teams to drive data-driven strategies that align our operations with city transportation goals. You will work in a fast-paced environment where analytical insights directly impact fleet management, operator performance, pricing, rider accessibility, and long-term investments in bikesharing infrastructure.
We’re looking for a passionate and driven Data Analyst Intern to tackle some of the most complex and impactful challenges in bikesharing. If you’re excited about shaping the future of urban mobility through data, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Data Science & Analytics, Product, Finance and other cross-functional stakeholders to manage and update key business logic
- Develop frameworks and scalable processes to streamline reporting, drive decision-making and prioritization
- Define the metrics used to measure the success of strategic initiatives and system health; build dashboards to monitor metrics performance over time
- Work closely with cross-functional partners to deliver data quickly, reliably and accurately to our city partners
- Monitor and diagnose KPI performance and present findings to senior leadership
- Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in mathematical sciences (Operations Research, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, Behavioral Science, Electrical Engineering, etc.), Economics (Microeconomics Theory, Econometrics etc.), Data Engineering; or a related field; with a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028 (required)
- Available during Summer 2027 for an internship in New York City
- Proficient in SQL (required) and quantitative analysis, you can deep dive into large amounts of data, draw meaningful insights, dissect business issues and draw actionable conclusions
- Ability to translate unstructured business problems into clearly defined requirements with minimal oversight
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to transition between detailed data and high-level business problems
- Great communication (listening, written, and oral) skills with the ability to present findings & recommendations targeted to the audience in question
- Strong attention to detail, structured thinking and experiences developing processes to reduce human error
- 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
- Pre-tax 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 New York City area is $45-$47/hour USD, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. 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.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in mathematical sciences, economics, data engineering, or a related field
- Graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
- Available for a Summer 2027 internship in New York City
- Proficiency in SQL
- Quantitative analysis skills, including analyzing large datasets and drawing actionable conclusions
- Ability to translate unstructured business problems into clearly defined requirements with minimal oversight
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong written, oral, and listening communication skills, including presenting findings to relevant audiences
- Strong attention to detail and structured thinking
- Experience developing processes to reduce human error
Lyft Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is provided for corporate employees, with added access to One Medical and mental‑health support for employees and dependents. Benefits materials also highlight wellness programs alongside these core plans.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of 18 weeks is offered for biological, adoptive, and foster parents, and family‑building and fertility support are included. These provisions are consistently described as a standout element of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Salaried U.S. employees have unlimited PTO, and hourly employees receive a defined bank of paid time off plus observed holidays. Some reports also note sabbatical eligibility after tenure.
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What We Do
Lyft was founded in 2012 by Logan Green and John Zimmer to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation, and is available to approximately 95 percent of the United States population as well as select cities in Canada. Lyft is committed to effecting positive change for our cities by offsetting carbon emissions from all rides, and by promoting transportation equity through shared rides, bikeshare systems, electric scooters, and public transit partnerships.
