Lyft's Data Science Team builds mathematical models underpinning the platform's core services across diverse fields like optimization and transportation
Job Summary
Lyft's Data Science Team builds mathematical models underpinning the platform's core services across diverse fields like optimization and transportation.
The role involves partnering with engineers and product managers to frame problems, construct models, and design live traffic experiments.
Employees benefit from extended health coverage, mental health support, flexible paid time off, and a hybrid work schedule requiring three days in-office.
Matching Summary
Lyft's Data Science Team builds mathematical models underpinning the platform's core services across diverse fields like optimization and transportation.
Salary
Base: CAD $108,000 - CAD $135,000; Bonus/Equity: Potential equity offering and bonus not specified; Benefits: Extended health, dental, RRSP match, and flexible PTO included
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Ph.D. in quantitative field
Python or R programming proficiency
End-to-end data analysis experience
Statistical and ML model construction
Live traffic experiment design
Nice-to-have
Passion for unstructured math problems
Collaborative communication skills
Fast-paced innovative environment
Optimization and inference expertise
Key Requirements
Ph.D. in Statistics, Operations Research, Mathematics, or Computer Science
2+ years professional experience in technology companies