Full-Time

Data Scientist

Algorithms, Pricing

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Lyft

Lyft

10,001+ employees

Ride-sharing platform connecting drivers and passengers

Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$148k - $185kAnnually

+ Equity Offering + Bonus

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
Data Structures & Algorithms
Operations Research
Data Analysis

You match the following Lyft's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Ph.D. in Operations Research, Statistics, Economics, or other quantitative fields or related work experience.
  • 2+ years professional experience in a technology companies
  • Proven experience with building and evaluating optimization and inference models
  • Proficiency with Python and working in a production coding environment
  • Passion for solving unstructured and non-standard mathematical problems
  • End-to-end experience with data, including querying, aggregation, analysis, and visualization
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to collaborate and communicate with others to solve a problem
Responsibilities
  • Partner with Engineers, Product Managers, and Business Partners to frame problems mathematically and within the business context
  • Prioritize and lead deep dives into our data to uncover new product and business opportunities
  • Being familiar with production code; collaborate with Software Engineers to implement algorithms and models in production
  • Design, implement, and analyse different types of experiments, and facilitate and foster data-driven and informed decision making and prioritization
  • Establish metrics that measure the health of our products, as well as rider and driver experience
  • Drive collaboration and coordination with cross-functional teams
  • Provide coaching and technical guidance for other teammates

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. Drivers use their own vehicles to provide services, and Lyft earns revenue by taking a commission from each ride fare. In addition to car rides, Lyft also provides bike and scooter rentals, and has a subscription service called Lyft Pink that offers benefits for a monthly fee. The company emphasizes 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 exploring self-driving technology to stay competitive in the market.

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