Senior Data Scientist, Rider New Products

At Lyft, we're looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our Rider New Products team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in applied causal inference, hands-on experience with advanced measurement techniques, and the ability to write clean, efficient production code. As a high-impact, highly technical role, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of the Lyft rideshare experience by rigorously measuring the true incremental impact of new product features.

Requirements

• Advanced Quantitative Background: Master’s or PhD in Economics, Statistics, Applied Math, Computer Science or equivalent high-impact industry experience
• 3+ Years of Applied Experience: Proven track record in applied science or data science, with a focus on deploying causal models that drive measurable business outcomes
• Deep product intuition and hands-on experience with causal methods
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
• Experienced in defining and executing sophisticated evaluation strategies, including advanced experiment design and counterfactual analysis to isolate incrementality
• Proven ability to align cross-functional partners, influence technical architecture, and challenge scientific assumptions to guide high-level product strategy
• Excellent ability to articulate complex causal concepts, trade-offs between rigor and speed, and scientific findings to both technical peers and executive stakeholders

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 to help save for your future
• 12 observed holidays and discretionary paid time off
• 15 days paid time off for hourly team members
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program