Full-Time

Machine Learning Engineer

Rider

Posted on 10/23/2024

Lyft

Lyft

10,001+ employees

Ride-sharing platform connecting drivers and passengers

Compensation Overview

CA$108k - CA$149kAnnually

+ Equity Offering

Mid, Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Toronto, ON, Canada

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

Category
Applied Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Python
Machine Learning
Go
Data Analysis
Reinforcement Learning
Requirements
  • B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science or other quantitative fields or related work experience
  • 3+ years of Machine Learning experience
  • Proficiency in Python, Golang, or other programming language
  • Strong understanding of Machine Learning methodologies, including supervised learning, forecasting, recommendation systems, reinforcement learning, and multi-armed bandits
  • Excellent communication skills and fluency in English
Responsibilities
  • Partner with Engineers, Data Scientists, Product Managers, and Business Partners to apply machine learning for business and user impact
  • Perform data analysis and build proof-of-concept to explore and propose ML solutions to both new and existing problems
  • Be able to make effective tradeoffs between model accuracy and its productization complexity and runtime performance
  • Develop statistical, machine learning, or optimization models
  • Write production quality code to launch machine learning models that can scale well to serve millions of requests per day
  • Evaluate machine learning systems against business goals
  • Participate in code reviews, design reviews, production on-call support and incident triaging process
  • Write well-crafted, well-tested, readable, maintainable code
Desired Qualifications
  • Passion for building impactful machine learning models leveraging expertise in one or multiple fields

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 needs. 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 and exploring self-driving technology.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$4.8B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Driverless rides could reduce operational costs and increase efficiency by 2026.
  • Women+ Connect may increase market share among women and nonbinary demographics.
  • Lyft's lawsuit against San Francisco could result in significant financial recovery.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from LehWeRide threatens Lyft's market share in key regions.
  • Driverless ride plans may face regulatory and technological challenges, delaying implementation.
  • The $100 million tax lawsuit could strain Lyft's finances and affect profitability.

What makes Lyft unique

  • Lyft offers Women+ Connect to attract women and nonbinary drivers and riders.
  • Lyft plans to launch driverless rides in Dallas by 2026.
  • Lyft provides diverse services including bike and scooter rentals.

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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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

-2%
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