Lyft · 1 day ago
Data Scientist - Optimization, Pricing/Rider Engagement
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$128K/yr - $160K/yrLyft is a company dedicated to serving and connecting people through innovative transportation solutions. They are seeking a Data Scientist specializing in Algorithms to develop mathematical models for discounting systems and optimize rider engagement products to drive business growth.
AppsMobile AppsRide SharingSoftwareTaxi ServiceTransportation
Responsibilities
Partner with Engineers, Product Managers, and Business Partners to frame problems mathematically and within the business context
Prioritize and lead deep dives into our data to uncover new product and business opportunities
Be familiar with production code; collaborate with Software Engineers to implement algorithms and models in production
Design, implement, and analyse different types of experiments, and facilitate and foster data-driven and informed decision making and prioritization
Establish metrics that measure the health of our products, as well as rider and driver experience
Drive collaboration and coordination with cross-functional teams
Provide coaching and technical guidance for other teammates
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Operations Research, or other quantitative fields or related work experience
Proven experience with building and evaluating optimization models
Proficiency with Python and working in a production coding environment
Passion for solving unstructured and non-standard mathematical problems
End-to-end experience with data, including querying, aggregation, analysis, and visualization
Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to collaborate and communicate with others to solve a problem
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
Lyft is a leading ride-hailing service offering car rentals, bike, and scooter-sharing through its mobile app for convenient transportation.
Founded in 2012
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.76BKey Investors
FidelityMagna InternationalCapitalG,Rakuten
2025-09-03Post Ipo Debt· $450M
2024-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2021-02-01Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
David Risher
Chief Executive Officer
Erin Brewer
Chief Financial Officer
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