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 ...
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Skills & Technologies
Overview
Lyft is hiring an Applied Scientist to develop mathematical models and algorithms for pricing and rider engagement. You'll work with Machine Learning and optimization techniques in New York. This position requires expertise in data processing and algorithm development.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in applied science, particularly in machine learning and operational research, with experience in developing mathematical models that drive business outcomes. You are adept at building and scaling systems that handle real-time data processing and large data storage, ensuring that your solutions are both efficient and effective.
Your experience includes collaborating with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and product managers, to translate complex business problems into reliable solutions. You thrive in an innovative environment and are excited about the opportunity to impact the marketplace and customer experience.
Desirable
Experience with discounting systems and pricing decisions is a plus, as is familiarity with diverse problems across optimization, prediction, and inference. You are comfortable balancing complexity and efficiency in your work, ensuring that your models are both robust and practical.
What you'll do
In this role, you will partner with various stakeholders to frame and solve critical business problems related to pricing and rider engagement. You will be responsible for developing and launching algorithms that power core discounting systems, ensuring that they are optimized for both short-term and long-term business outcomes.
You will work hands-on with building machine learning and optimization models, productionizing pipelines, and enhancing algorithms to improve user pricing experiences. Your contributions will directly influence Lyft's marketplace dynamics, making your work impactful and essential to the company's success.
What we offer
Lyft provides a collaborative work environment where all team members are encouraged to thrive. You will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that shape the future of rideshare pricing and rider engagement. The company offers competitive compensation, including a salary range of $140,800 - $176,000, along with potential equity offerings, bonuses, and benefits. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
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