Data Scientist, Algorithms, Optimization - Fulfillment

Lyft

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San Francisco, CA Posted 29 days ago $128,000–$160,000 / year
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As a Data Scientist specializing in Algorithms at Lyft, you will join the Fulfillment team to develop mathematical models and algorithms that optimize rideshare supply and demand matching in real-time. Your day-to-day involves collaborating with Engineers, Product Managers, and Business Partners to frame complex problems mathematically and within the business context, performing exploratory data analysis, writing production modeling code, and implementing algorithms in live environments. You will also design experiments, analyze results, and communicate findings to facilitate product improvements and decision-making. Ideal candidates hold an M.S. or Ph.D. in a quantitative field with 2+ years of professional experience building machine learning models, strong problem-solving skills for unstructured challenges, and excellent communication abilities. Lyft's ridesharing platform operates at scale, making this role crucial for enhancing user experiences and driving business outcomes.

Skills

Python SQL R Jupyter Pandas Scikit-learn TensorFlow Keras Spark MLOps A/B Testing Git CI/CD Docker AWS Google Cloud Platform PostgreSQL MongoDB GitHub Slack

What you'll do

  • Develop mathematical models to optimize rideshare supply and demand matching.
  • Write production modeling code and collaborate with engineers for implementation.
  • Design and execute experiments to analyze impacts on user outcomes and marketplace health.
  • Perform exploratory data analysis to understand complex business problems deeply.
  • Communicate findings from experimental and observational data to facilitate decisions.

What we're looking for

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Machine Learning or Statistics.
  • 2+ years of professional experience in technology companies.
  • Proven expertise in building and evaluating machine learning models.
  • Strong ability to solve complex, unstructured mathematical problems.
  • Experience collaborating with engineers and product managers on projects.
  • Proficient in exploratory data analysis and experimental design implementation.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills for problem-solving.

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $151k
This role $144k
$88k most similar roles pay here $198k

This role pays less than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $126,800–$175,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $144k versus about $151k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Lyft

Lyft is a transportation network company offering ride-hailing services across the US and Canada.

Lyft currently has 31 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,000–$185,000 across 31 roles with salary data.

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