Senior Data Scientist - Optimization, Central Market Management & AI

Lyft

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San Francisco, CA Posted 64 days ago $148,000–$185,000 / year
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TL;DR

As a Senior Data Scientist on the Foundational Models team within Lyft’s Central Market Management & AI (CMM&AI) organization, you will work at the intersection of Machine Learning, Data Science, and Economics to develop scalable optimization systems that impact Lyft's financial performance. Your daily tasks include formulating complex mathematical problems, building and deploying machine learning models, and integrating these solutions into live systems with robust monitoring. You will collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and Analysts to define the technical roadmap for next-generation marketplace models, ensuring alignment with business goals. The role requires advanced proficiency in Python and SQL, a strong background in quantitative fields such as Operations Research or Industrial Engineering, and experience in pricing optimization within two-sided marketplaces.

Skills

Python SQL Machine Learning Optimization Data Science Economics Forecasting Inference CI/CD Git AWS Kubernetes Docker Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

  • Design, formulate, and solve complex optimization problems for Lyft’s marketplace decisions.
  • Build, deploy, and maintain production-grade ML models, integrating them into live systems.
  • Own the full lifecycle of models from problem framing to experimental validation and deployment.
  • Drive large-scale technical projects from concept to execution, aligning with business priorities.
  • Champion high standards for code quality through well-tested, maintainable code development.

What we're looking for

  • M.S. in a quantitative field such as Operations Research, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
  • 4+ years of experience developing and deploying optimization and ML models in production.
  • Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL for writing clean, maintainable code.
  • Strong communication skills to work closely with engineers and business stakeholders.
  • Passion for solving complex mathematical problems using first-principles reasoning.
  • Experience in pricing optimization and resource allocation in a two-sided marketplace.

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Competitive pay

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $176k
This role $166k
$116k most similar roles pay here $237k

This role pays less than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $135,250–$216,300 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $166k versus about $176k 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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