Senior Data Scientist

Responsibilities

• Leverage large-scale data and analytic frameworks to identify high-impact opportunities to reduce the total cost of claims
• Partner with product managers, engineers, actuaries, claims, and operators to translate data insights into decisions and action
• Construct and fit statistical, machine learning, or optimization models
• Design and analyze online experiments and communicate results
• Develop analytical frameworks to monitor business and product performance
• Establish metrics to measure product health, business performance, and driver experience
• Collaborate with the Claims team to identify data-driven interventions

Requirements

• Degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, actuarial science, economics, applied math, operations research or engineering
• 5+ years of industry experience in data science, analytics, or management consulting
• End-to-end experience with data querying, aggregation, analysis, and visualization
• Proficiency in SQL and Python
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage, influence, and negotiate in a fast-moving environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field
• Experience with insurance claims analytics

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health, family building, child care, and pet benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Discretionary paid time off and 18 weeks of paid parental leave
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership

About the Company

Lyft aims to serve and connect by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.