Lyft is looking to hire a Data Scientist specializing in Algorithms to develop mathematical models for the platform's core services, addressing diverse problems in machine learning, optimization, prediction, and inference. The goal is to enhance machine learning algorithms for content and ride recommendations, develop predictive models for long-term rider value, and solve complex data challenges to improve rider experiences.
Requirements
- Proven experience with building and evaluating machine learning models
- Proficiency with Python and working in a production coding environment
- Past experience working as a Machine Learning Engineer is a preferred plus
- End-to-end experience with data, including querying, aggregation, analysis, and visualization
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or other quantitative fields
- 10+ years professional experience in a technology company setting
- Passion for solving unstructured and non-standard mathematical problems
Responsibilities
- Drive the Science and Machine Learning roadmap of the team’s problem area; leverage data and analytic frameworks to direct creations and improvements of algorithms and models underpinning the team’s systems and products
- Construct and fit statistical, machine learning, or optimization models
- Write production modeling code; collaborate with Software Engineers to implement algorithms in production
- Design and implement both simulated and live traffic experiments
- Develop mathematical models for the platform's core services, addressing diverse problems in machine learning, optimization, prediction, and inference
- Enhance machine learning algorithms powering content and ride recommendations
- Develop predictive models for long-term rider value that drive strategic decision-making across business units
Other
- Partner with Engineers, Product Managers, and Business Partners to frame problems, both mathematically and within the business context
- Advise teams on best practices. Be a thought leader and go-to expert for stakeholders and dependency teams
- Operate effectively at both the strategic and tactical levels, including regular engagement with senior leadership
- Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to collaborate and communicate with others to solve a problem
- 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
- 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 and diverse workplace. 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 or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
- This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in either the SF or NYC office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. Hybrid
