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Lyft · 12 hours ago

Data Scientist, Algorithms

Lyft is a company focused on serving and connecting people, striving to create an inclusive work environment. They are hiring a Data Scientist - Algorithms for the Base Earnings team, responsible for determining driver pay and ensuring compliance with pay regulations. The role involves leveraging data science techniques to refine pay policies and monitor performance metrics.

AppsMobile AppsRide SharingSoftwareTaxi ServiceTransportation
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Responsibilities

Partner with Engineers, Product Managers, and Business Partners to frame problems, both mathematically and within the business context
Perform exploratory data analysis to gain a deeper understanding of the problem
Design and fit statistical, machine learning, or optimization models
Write production modeling code; collaborate with Software Engineers to implement algorithms in production
Design and run both simulated and live traffic experiments
Analyze experimental and observational data; communicate findings; facilitate launch decisions

Qualification

Machine LearningOptimizationCausal InferencePythonData AnalysisStatistical ModelingETLCollaborationCommunication

Required

M.S. or Ph.D. in Statistics, Operations Research, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or a similar quantitative field
2+ years professional experience OR a Ph.D
Expertise in machine learning, optimization and/or causal inference
Proficient at writing Python code
End-to-end experience with data, including querying, ETL, monitoring, analysis, and visualization

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 with company match 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
Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership

Company

Lyft is a leading ride-hailing service offering car rentals, bike, and scooter-sharing through its mobile app for convenient transportation.

H1B Sponsorship

Lyft has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (137)
2024 (100)
2023 (132)
2022 (287)
2021 (266)
2020 (281)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.76B
Key Investors
FidelityMagna InternationalCapitalG
2025-09-03Post Ipo Debt· $450M
2024-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2021-02-01Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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David Risher
Chief Executive Officer
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Erin Brewer
Chief Financial Officer
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