Lyft

Data Scientist, Decisions - Payments

Lyft$108K — $135K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in quantitative field (statistics, economics, applied math) preferred; advanced degrees a plus.
  • 4-6+ years in data science or analytical roles.
  • Proficient in SQL for handling large datasets.
  • Experience in programming with data science libraries in Python or R.
  • Strong communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze experiments and share findings to inform launch decisions.
  • Apply advanced statistical techniques for quantitative insights and machine learning models.
  • Identify patterns and root causes in large datasets using varied signals.
  • Collaborate with product managers and engineers to turn insights into actionable decisions.
  • Build data pipelines and frameworks for product and business performance monitoring.
  • Establish business metrics to measure product health and user experience.
  • Communicate findings to stakeholders succinctly.

Benefits

  • Extended health and dental coverage with life insurance and disability benefits.
  • Mental health and family building benefits.
  • Pet benefits and Health Care Savings Account from Lyft.
  • RRSP plan with company match for future savings.
  • Flexible paid time off policy for salaried team members, ensuring work-life balance.
  • 18 weeks of paid parental leave for biological, adoptive, and foster parents.
  • Subsidized commuter benefits and Lyft ride credits.
Full Job Description
As a Data Scientist in the Pay, Integrity & Identity org, you will collaborate with our world class team of engineers, product managers, analysts and other data scientists to help create best in class pay platforms, stop fraudulent actors from harming our riders & drivers fraud and build user trust on the Lyft platform. You will run experiments (A/B tests) and develop data driven solutions to launch new features and remove the bad actors from the Lyft platform while maintaining a positive experience for genuine users. We're looking for an intellectually curious individual who has extraordinary attention to detail, a track record of analytical problem-solving and skilled communication. Prior experience in the fintech, fraud or identity space is preferred. Responsibilities: - Design and analyze experiments in collaboration with other scientists, product & engineering; communicate findings to stakeholders and facilitate launch decisions - Leverage advanced statistical techniques to generate quantitative insights and develop machine learning models - Analyze the wide variety of signals available to identify patterns in large datasets and uncover root causes - Partner with product managers, engineers, and operators to translate analytical insights into decisions and action - Build data pipelines and develop analytical frameworks to monitor business and product performance - Set business metrics that measure the health of our products, as well as passenger and driver experience - Collaborate with product and engineering and communicate findings to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner Experience: - Degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, economics, applied math, operations research or engineering (advanced degrees preferred), or relevant work experience - 4-6+ years of industry experience in a data science or analytical role. - Proficiency in SQL - able to write structured and efficient queries on large data sets - Experience in programming, especially with data science and visualization libraries in Python or R - Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional partners Benefits: - Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits - Mental health benefits - Family building benefits - Pet benefits - Access to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account - RRSP plan with company match to help save for your future - In addition to provincial observed holidays, salaried team members are covered under Lyft's flexible paid time off policy. The policy allows team members to take off as much time as they need (with manager approval). Hourly team members get 15 days paid time off, with an additional day for each year of service - Lyft is proud to support new parents with 18 weeks of paid time off, designed as a top-up plan to complement provincial programs. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible. - Subsidized commuter benefits and Lyft ride credits 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 at least 3 days per week, including 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 Toronto area is CAD $108,000 - CAD $135,000, 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. Lyft may use artificial intelligence to screen applicants, however, Lyft employees make the ultimate selection and hiring decisions. This job fills an existing vacancy.

About Lyft

Lyft is a transportation network company that was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company operates a mobile app that allows users to request rides from nearby drivers. Lyft provides ride-hailing services in the United States and Canada, and it has expanded into other transportation services, such as bike-sharing and scooter-sharing. The company is known for its pink mustache logo, which was replaced by a glowing dashboard mustache in 2015. Lyft went public in March 2019.
Learn more about Lyft
Size
4,453 employees
Market Cap
$3.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.7 billion
Founded
2012
5 Year Trend
+56.4%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ

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