Senior Data Scientist, Algorithms - Lyft Ads

At Lyft, we are seeking an Algorithms Scientist to help build the next generation of ads relevance, targeting, optimization, and measurement algorithms that power the Lyft Ads platform.

Requirements

• Lead multiple high-impact Machine Learning and AI initiatives
• Define the modeling strategy and technical roadmap
• Own complex problem spaces and break down ambiguous constraints
• Design, develop, and deploy advanced machine learning algorithms
• Partner with Ads Engineering, Infra, and Product to architect production-grade ML systems
• Establish robust evaluation frameworks
• Diagnose systemic issues and lead cross-functional efforts to improve model performance
• Drive algorithmic innovation
• Build reusable modeling infrastructure and mentor junior/mid-level scientists

Benefits

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Discretionary paid time off
• 15 days paid time off
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Lyft Pink - exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program