Data Scientist, Algorithms
As a Data Scientist specializing in Algorithms at Lyft, you will develop mathematical models for the platform's core services, focusing on optimization, prediction, machine learning, and inference. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance algorithms for real-time rideshare supply and demand matching and improve product offerings for Riders and Drivers.
Data Science is central to Lyft's products and decision-making. As a Data Scientist on the cross-functional team, you will work in a dynamic environment, tackling a variety of problems from shaping critical business decisions to building algorithms that power our products. We seek passionate, driven Data Scientists to address some of the most interesting and impactful problems in ridesharing.
As a Data Scientist specializing in Algorithms, you will develop mathematical models for the platform's core services, addressing diverse problems in optimization, prediction, machine learning, and inference. On the Fulfillment team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teammates and stakeholders to enhance algorithms for matching rideshare supply and demand in real time and develop product offerings to improve the experiences of Lyft Riders and Drivers.
Posted June 2, 2026