Full-Time

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Trust & Safety

Posted on 12/20/2024

Lyft

Lyft

10,001+ employees

Ride-sharing platform connecting riders with drivers

Compensation Overview

CA$136k - CA$170k/yr

Toronto, ON, Canada

Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year.

Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year.

Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year.

Category
AI & Machine Learning (1)
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
  • 4+ years of Machine Learning experience
  • Proficiency in Python, Golang, or other programming language
  • Excellent communication skills and fluency in English
  • Strong understanding of Machine Learning methodologies, including supervised learning, forecasting, recommendation systems, reinforcement learning, and multi-armed bandits
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
  • Develop statistical, machine learning, or optimization models
  • Write production quality code to launch machine learning models at scale
  • Evaluate machine learning systems against business goal

Lyft connects riders with drivers via a mobile app in urban areas in the US and Canada, offering rides, bike and scooter rentals, and ads. Riders request a trip and a nearby driver accepts; Lyft takes a commission from the fare and also earns from rentals, subscriptions like Lyft Pink, and advertising. Lyft differentiates itself by combining multiple mobility options in one app, using a flexible gig-economy driver model, and prioritizing safety and ease of use. Its goal is to provide convenient urban transportation with diverse services while maintaining steady revenue and a positive user experience.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

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What believers are saying

  • Lyft-Baidu robotaxi launch in London enables scalable deployment of hundreds of vehicles by late 2027 under UK's 2024 Automated Vehicles Act.
  • Lyft's revenue projected to reach $8.9 billion by 2029, driven by 11.1% annual growth from partnerships with DoorDash and United Airlines.
  • Lyft strengthens workforce pipeline by deploying 3,000 ride credits starting July 2026, supporting skilled trades student access to training and interviews.

What critics are saying

  • Illinois unionization bill mandates $4/ride fee and union election cooperation, raising labor costs and slashing profit margin from 45% to near 2% if nationalized.
  • Wayve-Uber robotaxi launch in London Summer 2026 threatens Lyft-Baidu's autonomous revenue with faster deployment timeline and direct market competition.
  • Waymo driverless launch in London by end-2026 poses existential risk to Lyft's autonomous strategy in Europe, backed by $2B+ tech budget and mapped streets.

What makes Lyft unique

  • Lyft uniquely manages London robotaxi fleet operations and bookings via its app while Baidu supplies Apollo Go vehicles.
  • Lyft integrates AI self-driving tech from Baidu into rider and driver tools, showcased by 1,300 participants at its 2026 Hackathon.
  • Lyft provides ride credits for skilled trades students through SkillsUSA and Ford partnership, closing last-mile transit gaps in 13 US cities.

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Jun 4th, 2026
SkillsUSA, Lyft and Ford launch transportation program to close "last mile" Gap for students pursuing Skilled Trades careers.

SkillsUSA, Lyft and Ford launch transportation program to close "last mile" Gap for students pursuing Skilled Trades careers. Published: June 04, 2026 New ride-credit program aims to provide over 3,000 rides across 13 cities, helping SkillsUSA student members access critical training, apprenticeships, and job interviews ATLANTA, GA (June 4, 2026) - Today at the SkillsUSA Workforce Development Summit held during the 62nd annual National Leadership & Skills Conference, Lyft and Ford Philanthropy announced a new transportation program to help students pursuing careers in the skilled trades reach critical training, job interviews, and apprenticeships. Launching this summer, the new ride-credit program expands on Lyft and Ford Philanthropy's ongoing support for SkillsUSA, the leading workforce development organization for students, and aims to close the 'last mile' transit gap that often prevents students from attending and completing critical apprenticeship and training programs. "Reliable transportation is essential to workforce readiness," said Chelle Travis, Executive Director of SkillsUSA. "A student's career potential should never be limited by a lack of transportation. Through our partnership with Ford Philanthropy and Lyft, we are removing transportation barriers, which expands access to family-sustaining jobs and strengthens the workforce pipeline our nation and communities rely on." To target resources where they are needed most, the program allows SkillsUSA advisors, the trusted mentors working closest with students, to request ride credits for students experiencing transportation barriers. These credits aim to cover critical, career-related travel, including daily commutes to apprenticeships, job interviews, and off-site technical training. Students can redeem their credits for Lyft rides or utilize Lyft-operated bikes and scooters where available. 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Chat directly with drivers in Lyft Concierge.

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