Full-Time

Data Scientist

Decisions, Driver Segments

Posted on 1/31/2025

Lyft

Lyft

10,001+ employees

Ride-sharing platform connecting drivers and passengers

Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$128k - $160kAnnually

+ Equity Offering + Bonus

Mid, Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid role requiring in-office work 3 days per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays).

Category
Data Science
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
R
SQL
Data Analysis

You match the following Lyft's candidate preferences

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, economics, applied math, operations research or engineering (advanced degrees preferred), or relevant work experience
  • 4+ years experience in a data science role or analytics role
  • Proficiency in SQL - able to write structured and efficient queries on large data sets
  • Experience in programming, especially with data science and visualization libraries in Python or R
  • Experience in online experimentation and statistical analysis, and communicating results and recommendations to senior stakeholders
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional partners
Responsibilities
  • Leverage data to provide insights around driver behavior and sentiment and identify improvement opportunities
  • Apply analytics, inference and experimentation techniques to solve business problems
  • Design and analyze experiments; communicate results to technical and non-technical audiences to act on launch decisions
  • Establish metrics that measure the health of our driver products and driver experience
  • Develop analytical frameworks and dashboards to monitor business and product performance
  • Partner with product managers, engineers, and operators to translate analytical insights into decisions and action, and implement products to drive business goals
  • Design and implement data pipelines to support data analysis and product implementation
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in applying machine learning techniques a plus (e.g. reinforcement learning) to solve customer problems (e.g. personalization, segmentation)
  • Experience working with ETL pipelines a plus

Lyft connects passengers with drivers through a mobile app, primarily serving urban commuters, students, and tourists in the United States and Canada. The platform offers various ride options, including standard, luxury, and shared rides, catering to different customer preferences. Lyft operates on a gig economy model, where drivers use their own vehicles, and the company earns revenue by taking a commission from each ride fare. In addition to car rides, Lyft provides bike and scooter rentals, and has a subscription service called Lyft Pink that offers benefits for a monthly fee. The company prioritizes safety and community guidelines to ensure a secure experience for users, while also supporting drivers with flexible payment options. Lyft's goal is to provide reliable transportation solutions while diversifying its revenue streams through various services.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$4.8B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with May Mobility Inc. positions Lyft as a leader in autonomous ride-sharing.
  • New upfront Fair screen enhances transparency, improving user satisfaction and retention.
  • Investment by Weiss Asset Management indicates confidence in Lyft's growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • $100 million tax dispute with San Francisco could lead to financial liabilities.
  • Autonomous vehicle deployment may face regulatory hurdles and public skepticism.
  • Lawsuit over workers' rights could increase scrutiny on Lyft's gig economy model.

What makes Lyft unique

  • Lyft offers a diverse range of services including bike and scooter rentals.
  • The company emphasizes safety and community guidelines for a secure user experience.
  • Lyft provides flexible payment options, attracting a wide range of gig economy drivers.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mental Health Support

Family Planning Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Hybrid Work Options