About Lyft
The friendly ride-sharing alternative to Uber
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in San Francisco, CA
- Over 100 million rides completed
- $4.9 billion raised in funding
- Acquired PBSC Urban Solutions in 2022
Lyft, headquartered in San Francisco, CA, is a leading ride-sharing company focused on improving transportation experiences in the U.S. and Canada. With over 100 million rides completed and $4.9 billion raised in funding, Lyft aims to provide a more reliable and environmentally friendly alternative ...
🎁 Benefits
Lyft offers a comprehensive benefits package including unlimited paid time off for salaried employees, 15 days PTO for hourly team members, and 18 wee...
🌟 Culture
Lyft fosters a culture focused on reliability and friendliness, positioning itself as a greener alternative to Uber. The company emphasizes local oper...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Lyft is seeking a Data Scientist specializing in Algorithms to enhance ad relevance and targeting. You'll work with large-scale datasets and machine learning models in New York. This role requires strong applied machine learning intuition and coding skills.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a solid background in data science with a focus on algorithms and machine learning — your experience includes working with large-scale datasets and developing production-grade models that drive business outcomes. You possess strong applied machine learning intuition and hands-on modeling experience, allowing you to tackle complex problems effectively. Your coding skills are top-notch, enabling you to write clean and efficient production code that integrates seamlessly with existing systems. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to translate ambiguous business needs into rigorous algorithmic solutions. You understand the importance of delivering meaningful, contextually relevant experiences to users and are passionate about leveraging data to enhance performance.
Desirable
Experience with real-time decision systems and AI-powered personalization would be a plus, as well as familiarity with advertising technologies and metrics. A background in optimizing algorithms for ad performance and marketplace efficiency is highly desirable. You are comfortable navigating the intersection of mobility data and advertising, and you have a keen interest in how data can drive revenue growth.
What you'll do
In this role, you will be instrumental in building the next generation of algorithms that power the Lyft Ads platform. You will design, prototype, and deploy machine learning models that enhance ad relevance and targeting. Collaborating closely with engineering, product, and sales teams, you will translate complex business requirements into actionable algorithmic solutions. Your work will directly impact how advertisers connect with Lyft users, improving ad performance and driving meaningful revenue growth. You will analyze large datasets to identify trends and insights that inform algorithm development, ensuring that the solutions you create are data-driven and effective. You will also be responsible for monitoring the performance of deployed models and iterating on them based on feedback and results. Your contributions will help shape the future of Lyft Ads, making it a leader in the transportation media network space.
What we offer
Lyft fosters a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. You will be part of a rapidly scaling business line that values innovation and collaboration. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe diverse teams build better products. You will have access to resources and support to help you grow in your career, along with the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that make a difference in the advertising landscape. Lyft offers competitive compensation and benefits, ensuring that you are rewarded for your contributions to the team.
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