Data Analyst Intern – Lyft Urban Solutions Bikeshare

Lyft is seeking a passionate and driven Data Analyst Intern for Summer 2027 in New York City. In this role, you will collaborate with Operations, Science, Finance, and other teams to develop data-driven strategies that align business operations with city transportation goals.

You will work in a fast-paced environment where analytical insights directly influence fleet management, operator performance, pricing, rider accessibility, and long-term investments in bikesharing infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Data Science and Analytics, Product, Finance, and other cross-functional stakeholders to manage and update key business logic.
• Develop frameworks and scalable processes to streamline reporting, support decision-making, and improve prioritization.
• Define metrics to measure the success of strategic initiatives and system health, and build dashboards to monitor performance over time.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver data to city partners quickly, reliably, and accurately.
• Monitor and diagnose key performance indicator (KPI) performance and present findings to senior leadership.

Required Qualifications

Education and Internship Availability

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field, such as:
  • Mathematical sciences, including Operations Research, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, Behavioral Science, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Economics, including Microeconomic Theory or Econometrics.
  • Data Engineering or a related field.
• Required graduation date: December 2027 through June 2028.
• Available for a Summer 2027 internship in New York City.

Technical and Analytical Skills

• SQL proficiency is required, along with quantitative analysis skills and the ability to explore large datasets, identify meaningful insights, investigate 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, including the ability to move between detailed data analysis and high-level business challenges.
• Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations to different audiences.
• Strong attention to detail, structured thinking, and experience developing processes that reduce human error.

Benefits and Perks

Lyft offers interns a range of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Mental health benefits.
• Two days of paid time off and three days of sick time off, in addition to holidays.
• A 401(k) plan to help employees save for the future.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Lyft Pink, with exclusive opportunities for Lyft team members to test new benefits of the company’s Ridership Program.

Work Location and Hybrid Schedule

This internship is based in New York City and follows a hybrid work schedule.

• In-office requirement: Three days per week—Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
• Office attendance: Working in the office at least three days per week is considered an essential function of this hybrid role.

Lyft values in-office collaboration to strengthen its work environment and company culture. Your recruiter can provide additional information about available in-office perks.

Compensation

The expected base pay range for this internship in the New York City area is $45–$47 per hour (USD).

This range excludes potential equity offerings, bonuses, and benefits. Compensation depends on factors such as qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Your recruiter can provide further details about the applicable pay range and other factors during the hiring process.