Data Scientist, Supply and Operations Technology, Lyft Urban Solutions

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Data Scientist, Supply and Operations Technology, Lyft Urban Solutions

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Lyft | Posted Mar 2

Full-time

New York

Advanced (5-10 yrs)

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

The Lyft Urban Solution team is developing the future of micromobility and is looking for a Data Scientist to inform and drive decision-making that charts the way. From New York's Citi Bike to San Francisco's Bay Wheels, our micromobility systems depend on smart data-informed decisions to operate efficiently and at scale. Analyses, insights, and algorithms guide both planning and operations, and we're looking for passionate, driven Data Scientists to take on some of the most interesting and impactful problems in micromobility.

The set of problems tackled by the Lyft Urban Solutions Operations Technology Team is incredibly diverse. They cut across optimization, prediction, simulation, inference, transportation, analytics and mapping. We collaborate with and inform a wide range of stakeholders, from executives to hardware specialists to local market operations teams. We're looking for someone who is passionate about solving mathematical problems with data, and is 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, calibrate, refine, and leverage numerical models (e.g., statistical, simulation)
  • Collaborate with Software Engineers to refine, monitor and troubleshoot algorithms in productionDesign and implement both simulated and live experiments
  • Analyze experimental and observational data; communicate findings; guide feature launch and capital/operational spending decisions

Experience:

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Statistics, Operations Research, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or other quantitative fields or related work experience
  • 3+ years professional experience in a technology or transportation/logistics company setting. Passion for solving unstructured and non-standard mathematical problems and experience building models (especially statistical and simulation - optimization is a bonus)
  • End-to-end experience with data, including SQL querying, aggregation, analysis, and visualization
  • Proficiency with Python, ideally including both exploratory analyses/visualizations and building models which inform ongoing decision making
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with others to solve problems and align on decisions

Benefits:

  • Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
  • Mental health benefits
  • Family building benefits
  • Child care and pet benefits
  • 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future
  • In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
  • 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
  • Subsidized commuter benefits
  • Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership

Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. 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, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. 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, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year.

The expected base pay range for this position in the New York City area is $128,000 - $160,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

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