Data Scientist, Algorithms - Dynamic Pricing

Responsibilities

• Partner with other scientists, colleagues in the pricing team, and with external teams to formalize problems mathematically and within the business context
• Perform complex data analysis to gain a deeper understanding of problems by identifying their root causes
• Develop and fit statistical, machine learning, or optimization models
• Write production code; collaborate with Software Engineers to ship models to production
• Design and implement both simulated and live experiments
• Analyze experimental and observational data; facilitate launch decisions
• Communicate findings to a broad audience consisting of Product, Engineering, and executive leadership

Experience

• Data Scientist with experience in Machine Learning, Statistics, Economics, or other quantitative fields
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or other quantitative fields
• 1-4+ years of professional experience for PhDs or 3-5+ years for Master's in a Data Science role
• Passion for solving unstructured and non-standard mathematical problems
• End-to-end experience with data, including querying, aggregation, analysis, and visualization
• Proficiency with Python, or another interpreted programming language like R or Matlab
• Proficiency in SQL - able to write structured and efficient queries involving multiple large data sets
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with others to solve a problem
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners
• Experience in causal inference, LTV modeling, econometrics, or user choice modeling preferred

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 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. #Hybrid

• The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco 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.