Senior Data Scientist - Optimization, Central Market Management & AI

Lyft • San Francisco, CA, United States • Posted June 08, 2026

Location San Francisco, CA
Job Type Full-time
Category other-general
Posted June 08, 2026
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

The Central Market Management & AI (CMM&AI) team, a key part of the broader Rideshare Experience & Marketplace organization, is essential for maintaining a balanced and efficient marketplace. We do so by developing foundational models, business datasets, and decision-making applications that support a wide range of teams across Lyft. These critical platforms and tools power our pricing / pay strategy, operational alignment, and regional strategies, enabling us to compete effectively in the Rideshare landscape.

Data Scientists in CMM&AI solve the foundational problems that drive Lyft’s marketplace. From forecasting supply and demand to optimizing investments and measuring the ROI of growth levers, our work shapes both automated processes and high-level strategic decisions. Because our challenges are uni...

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