Applied Scientist • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a strong background in applied science, particularly in Machine Learning and Operations Research, with experience in developing mathematical models that drive pricing strategies. You are adept at translating complex real-world business problems into reliable solutions, systems, and decision frameworks. Your collaborative spirit allows you to work effectively with Data Scientists, Engineers, Product Managers, and Analysts, ensuring that your contributions align with the broader goals of the Pricing team. You thrive in an innovative environment and are excited about the opportunity to impact the marketplace and rider experience significantly.

You possess a deep understanding of dynamic pricing mechanisms and have experience in building and productionalizing algorithms that can handle millions of calls per day. Your analytical skills enable you to balance complexity and efficiency, ensuring that the pricing models you develop are both effective and scalable. You are comfortable working with large datasets and have a knack for optimizing processes to enhance performance.

Desirable

Experience with real-time data processing and optimization techniques is a plus. Familiarity with the rideshare industry or similar marketplaces can provide valuable context to your work. You are also encouraged to bring any additional skills in programming languages or tools that can enhance your contributions to the team.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be at the forefront of Lyft's pricing strategy, focusing on dynamic pricing and offer selection. You will develop and implement mathematical models that determine optimal prices and ETAs in real-time, directly influencing the balance of supply and demand in Lyft's marketplace. Your work will involve collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that the pricing algorithms you create are aligned with business objectives and user needs.

You will be responsible for building and maintaining production pipelines that support the deployment of your models, ensuring they can scale effectively to meet the demands of millions of users. Your role will also involve analyzing the performance of these models and making data-driven adjustments to improve their accuracy and effectiveness. You will engage in problem-solving sessions with your team to tackle complex challenges and innovate solutions that enhance the rider experience.

What we offer

Lyft provides a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow your career. You will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that shape the future of ridesharing. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where all team members feel they belong. Competitive compensation, including a salary range of $140,800 - $176,000, is offered, along with potential equity and benefits. You will also have access to professional development resources to help you advance your skills and career within the organization.