Full-Time

Data Scientist

Algorithms, Pricing

Updated on 1/17/2025

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 schedule requiring in-office presence 3 days a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays).

Category
Data Science
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
Data Structures & Algorithms
Operations Research
Data Analysis
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. 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, which offers benefits for a monthly fee. The company emphasizes safety and community guidelines to ensure a secure experience for users and supports drivers with flexible payment options. Lyft's goal is to provide versatile transportation solutions while maintaining a steady income through diverse revenue streams.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$4.8B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with May Mobility positions Lyft as a leader in autonomous ride-sharing.
  • Collaboration with Mobileye enhances Lyft's technological capabilities in self-driving vehicles.
  • Lyft's upfront Fair screen update improves transparency and user satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • Legal battle with San Francisco could result in significant financial liabilities.
  • Ex-rideshare driver lawsuit may lead to increased scrutiny of Lyft's gig economy model.
  • Challenges in regulatory approvals may affect autonomous vehicle deployment in Atlanta.

What makes Lyft unique

  • Lyft focuses on urban commuters, students, and corporate communities for its services.
  • The company offers diverse transportation options, including bikes, scooters, and luxury rides.
  • Lyft emphasizes safety and community guidelines to ensure a secure user experience.

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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