Senior Data Scientist, Algorithms, Forecasting and Realtime Optimization Platform

Posted Jul 8, 2026

LyftSeattle, WAHybridfull_timesenior

$136,160 – $170,200 USD

Tech Stack

Machine LearningTime Series ForecastingPythonML LibrariesExploratory Data AnalysisData AggregationData AnalysisData VisualizationFeature EngineeringModel Evaluation

Responsibilities

Partner with Engineers, Product Managers, and Business Partners to frame problems and shape roadmaps across cross-functional teams
Perform exploratory data analysis to gain a deeper understanding of the problem and the marketplace
Develop, fit, and evaluate time series forecasting and machine learning models
Write production model code and collaborate with Software Engineers to implement and scale models and algorithms in production
Design and implement both simulated backtesting and live experiments; analyze experimental and observational data, communicate findings, and facilitate launch decisions

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Benefits

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

Culture

Cross-Functional TeamsFast-PacedWork-Life Balance

Requirements

Preferred: M.S. or Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or other quantitative fields

Regions: Us

About Lyft

Industry: ridesharing

Size: enterprise

Lyft is a transportation company focused on connecting people and cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. The Science team contributes to products and decision-making through machine learning models and algorithms.

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Compensation

Base salary: $136,160 – $170,200 USD

Equity: potential equity offering

Bonus: potential bonus

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