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Lyft · 2 days ago
Data Scientist, Decisions
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$144K/yr - $190K/yr
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
• Working closely with investment lever teams to recommended strategies in quarter investments
• Leveraging analytics and data science to analyze business problems
• Partner with Data Scientist and Engineers to improve models and processes
• Present findings, recommendations, and results to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Qualification
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Required
Degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, economics, applied math, operations research or engineering (advanced degrees preferred), or relevant work experience
Experience in leading high visibility projects and influencing others in a cross-functional team environment
Proficiency in SQL - able to write structured and efficient queries on large data sets
Experience in programming, especially with data science and visualization libraries in Python or R
Minimum 5+ years experience in strategic data science/analytics roles in a technology company, management consulting, investment firms, or an equivalent analytical role in a high growth startup
Experience in strategic investment, prioritizing against different projects, and leading teams in deep dive analysis, business metrics, and implementation
Ability to independently break down large datasets and synthesize inputs from multiple sources
Ability to craft a compelling story and concisely present recommendations across teams and levels including both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to manage, influence, negotiate, and inspire others in a fast-moving environment
Excellent organization, planning skills, and attention to detail
Ability to use data visualization tools to provide actionable insights and reusable frameworks
Strong financial knowledge and understanding of profit and loss
Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
Preferred
Advanced degrees in a quantitative field
Experience with data visualization tools
Team leadership experience that inspires high performance while supporting and coaching team members
Proficiency in Spreadsheet
Benefits
Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Mental health benefits
Family building benefits
In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have unlimited paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
401(k) plan to help save for your future
18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
Pre-tax commuter benefits
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Company
Lyft
Lyft designs, markets, and operates a mobile application that matches drivers with passengers who request rides.
5,001-10,000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (69)
2022 (282)
2021 (268)
2020 (261)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.31BKey Investors
FidelityMagna InternationalCapitalG
2024-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2021-02-01Post Ipo Equity· Undisclosed
2019-03-29IPO· nasdaq:LYFT
Leadership Team
David Risher
Chief Executive Officer
Logan Green
Co-Founder and CEO
Recent News
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