
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 a Data Scientist specializing in Algorithms and Machine Learning to develop mathematical models for optimizing rideshare services. You'll work with Python and SQL to enhance algorithms that improve rider and driver experiences. This position requires experience in data science and machine learning.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in data science, particularly in algorithms and machine learning, with experience in developing mathematical models that solve complex problems. You are proficient in Python and SQL, enabling you to analyze data effectively and build robust models. Your experience includes collaborating with cross-functional teams, allowing you to frame problems both mathematically and within a business context. You are skilled in performing exploratory data analysis to gain insights into various challenges and are comfortable writing production modeling code.
You thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with engineers, product managers, and business partners to enhance algorithms that match rideshare supply and demand in real time. Your ability to communicate complex concepts clearly helps you engage with stakeholders and drive impactful decisions. You are passionate about leveraging data to improve user experiences for both Lyft Riders and Drivers.
What you'll do
As a Data Scientist on the Fulfillment team at Lyft, you will tackle a variety of challenges that directly impact the ridesharing experience. You will leverage data and analytic frameworks to create and improve algorithms that underpin the teamβs systems and products. Your role will involve partnering with engineers and product managers to frame problems mathematically and within the business context, ensuring that your solutions are both effective and aligned with company goals.
You will perform exploratory data analysis to understand the nuances of the problems you are addressing, constructing and fitting statistical, machine learning, or optimization models as needed. Writing production modeling code will be a key part of your responsibilities, and you will collaborate with software engineers to implement these algorithms in production environments. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing the algorithms that improve the experiences of Lyft Riders and Drivers, making a significant impact on the company's operations.
What we offer
Lyft provides a supportive work environment where all team members can thrive. You will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that shape the future of ridesharing. The base pay range for this position in the Seattle area is $117,760 - $147,200, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus, or 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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