At Lyft, our mission is to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation, including leading micromobility systems from New York’s Citi Bike to San Francisco’s Bay Wheels. To do this, we start with our own community by creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organization.

　　Data Science is at the heart of Lyft’s products and decision-making. As a member of the Science team, you will work in a dynamic environment, where we embrace moving quickly to build the world’s best transportation. Data Scientists take on a variety of problems ranging from shaping critical business decisions to building algorithms that power our internal and external products. We’re looking for passionate, driven Data Scientists to take on some of the most interesting and impactful problems in micromobility.

　　As an Algorithms Data Scientist, on our Bikes and Scooters Supply & Operations Technology Team, you will be developing mathematical models underpinning the micromobility platform’s core services which enable efficient operations at scale. Compared to other technology companies of a similar size, the set of problems that we tackle is incredibly diverse. They cut across optimization, prediction, modeling, inference, transportation, and mapping. We're looking for someone who is passionate about solving mathematical problems with data, and are excited about working in a fast-paced, innovative and collegial environment.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Partner with Engineers, Product Managers, and Business Partners to frame problems, both mathematically and within the business context

　　Perform exploratory data analysis to gain a deeper understanding of the problem

　　Develop and fit statistical, machine learning, or optimization models

　　Write production model code; collaborate with Software Engineers to implement algorithms in production

　　Design and implement both simulated and live experiments

　　Analyze experimental and observational data; communicate findings; facilitate launch decisions

　　Experience:

　　M.S. or Ph.D. in Statistics, Operations Research, Mathematics, Computer Science, or other quantitative fields or related work experience

　　4+ years professional experience in a technology company setting involving a product

　　Passion for solving unstructured and non-standard mathematical problems

　　End-to-end experience with data, including SQL querying, aggregation, analysis, and visualization

　　Proficiency with Python, or another interpreted programming language like R

　　Ability to collaborate and communicate with others to solve a problem

　　Benefits:

　　Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options

　　Mental health benefits

　　Family building benefits

　　In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have unlimited paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off

　　401(k) plan to help save for your future

　　18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible

　　Pre-tax commuter benefits

　　Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program

　　Lyft is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

　　This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Thursdays and a team-specific third day. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year.

　　The expected range of pay for this position in the New York area is $139,000-$180,000.. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.