Staff Applied Scientist

Posted Jul 26, 2026

LyftSan Francisco, CAHybridfull_timestaff

$193,600 – $242,000 USD

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Tech Stack

Python

Responsibilities

Partner with Data Scientists, Engineers, Product Managers, and Business Partners to frame problems mathematically and within the business context
Design, build, deploy, and write production quality code for ML and Optimization models
Perform data analysis and build proof-of-concepts to explore and propose ML and Optimization solutions
Evaluate machine learning systems against business goals and collaborate with Engineers to implement algorithms in live systems
Establish metrics and development measurement methodologies to monitor product health and marketplace outcomes

Soft Skills

Machine LearningOperations ResearchStatisticsComputer ScienceCross-Functional CollaborationMathematical ModelingOptimization

Benefits

401k
Commuter Benefits
Dental
Flexible PTO
Health Insurance
Hybrid Work
Mental Health
Parental Leave
Vision

Culture

Cross-Functional TeamsFast-PacedCollaborative Space

Requirements

Required: M.S. or Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Operations Research, Statistics, Computer Science or other quantitative fields

Regions: Us

About Lyft

Industry: ridesharing

Size: large

Lyft is a transportation network company that aims to serve and connect people by providing a platform for ridesharing, pricing algorithms, and marketplace optimization.

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Compensation

Base salary: $193,600 – $242,000 USD

Equity: Potential equity offering

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