Data Science Manager, Rider App
Core
Lead a data science team to improve the Lyft Rider App experience through algorithm development, personalization, and advanced analytics.
Role type
Senior IC data science manager (two-sided marketplace)
Builds
Rider App features (booking, waiting, pickup, in-ride, post-ride) and data-driven strategies for conversion and personalization
Domain
Transportation / Two-sided marketplace
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
advanced analytics, machine learning, causal inference, experimental design, statistical methodologies, SQL, Python, large-scale data processing, people management, strategic vision
Preferred skills
consumer mobile apps, marketplaces, personalization, content recommendation, uplift modeling, lifecycle management
Technologies
SQL, Python, large-scale data processing tools, machine learning frameworks
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a high-performing team of Data Scientists and Analytics; Partner with Product Managers and Engineering leads to define the vision and roadmap; Establish robust experimentation and causal inference frameworks; Conduct deep analyses of complex, large-scale datasets; Translate technical findings into actionable business insights for executive leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management
