Lyft · 11 hours ago
Senior Data Scientist, Algorithms - Central Market Management & AI
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$148K/yr - $185K/yr
4+ years expLyft is a company dedicated to serving and connecting people through a collaborative work environment. The Senior Data Scientist in the Central Market Management & AI team will develop foundational models and decision-making applications to enhance Lyft's marketplace efficiency and competitiveness.
AppsMobile AppsRide SharingSoftwareTaxi ServiceTransportation
Responsibilities
Partner with Data Scientists, Engineers, Product Managers, and Business Partners to frame problems mathematically and within the business context
Design, build, and deploy production-grade ML models; collaborate with Software Engineering to integrate algorithms into live systems and establish robust monitoring for model performance and data health
Drive large-scale technical projects from initial concept to high-impact execution, ensuring alignment with business priorities
Serve as a thought leader and subject matter expert, providing coaching and technical guidance to elevate the team's capabilities
Champion high standards for code quality through well-tested, maintainable code and the development of shared team components/libraries
Foster a data-driven culture by presenting actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Qualification
Required
M.S. in Operations Research, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or other quantitative fields
4+ years of hands-on experience developing and deploying machine learning models in a production environment
Strong interest in applying ML, optimization, and forecasting to financial, marketplace, and resource allocation challenges
Passion for the full model lifecycle, including performance monitoring, maintenance, and iterative improvement—refusing a 'build and forget' mentality
Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL, with a focus on writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
Passion for solving unstructured and non-standard mathematical problems using first-principles reasoning
End-to-end experience with data, including querying, aggregation, analysis, and visualization
Excellent communication skills and a track record of working closely with Software Engineers, Analysts, and Business Stakeholders to drive decision-making
Preferred
PhD in Operations Research, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or other quantitative fields
Proven track record of delivering measurable business value through the full lifecycle of model development, including experimental design and causal inference
A demonstrated ability to choose the simplest effective solution—building complex models only when the incremental value justifies the technical debt and maintenance cost
Deep understanding of how various levers (e.g., pricing, incentives, supply positioning) influence marketplace equilibrium, and system-wide dynamics
Experience influencing technical roadmaps and advising cross-functional partners on the long-term trade-offs of different algorithmic approaches
Benefits
Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
Mental health benefits
Family building benefits
Child care and pet benefits
401(k) plan to help save for your future
In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
Subsidized commuter benefits
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Company
Lyft
Lyft is a leading ride-hailing service offering car rentals, bike, and scooter-sharing through its mobile app for convenient transportation.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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