Senior Data Scientist, Algorithms - Lyft Ads
LyftNew York, New York, United States
Posted December 9, 2025
148000 - 185000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging.
Job Description
At Lyft, we're seeking a Senior Data Scientist, Algorithms to help build the next generation of ads relevance, targeting, optimization, and measurement algorithms for the Lyft Ads platform.
Requirements
- Lead multiple high-impact Machine Learning and AI initiatives across the Lyft Ads platform
- Define the modeling strategy, technical roadmap, and success metrics for ML components
- Design, develop, and deploy advanced machine learning, optimization, and decisioning algorithms
- Partner with Ads Engineering, Infra, and Product to architect production-grade ML systems
- Establish robust evaluation frameworks and diagnose systemic issues
- Drive algorithmic innovation and build reusable modeling infrastructure
Benefits
- Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Mental health benefits
- Family building benefits
- Child care and pet benefits
- 401(k) plan
- 12 observed holidays
- Discretionary paid time off
- 15 days paid time off
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave
- Subsidized commuter benefits
- Lyft Pink