Data Science Intern, Algorithms (Summer 2027)

Lyft operates a platform focused on serving and connecting people through transportation services. The Data Science Intern will develop mathematical, statistical, and machine learning models for optimization, prediction, inference, and marketplace decision-making, while analyzing data and collaborating with engineering and product teams.

What you'll do:

• Partner with Engineers, Product Managers, and other cross-functional partners to frame problems, both mathematically and within the business context
• Perform exploratory data analysis to gain a deeper understanding of the problem
• Write production modeling code; collaborate with software engineers to implement algorithms in production
• Design and run both simulated and live traffic experiments
• Analyze experimental and observational data; communicate findings including working with partner teams and presentations; facilitate launch decisions

What they're looking for:

• We're looking for Masters or PhD students who are passionate about solving mathematical problems with data and are excited about working in a fast-paced, innovative and collegial environment
• **Currently pursuing a Masters or PhD degree** in mathematical sciences (**Operations Research, Computer Science, Statistics**, Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, Behavioral Science, Electrical Engineering, etc.), Economics (Microeconomics Theory, Econometrics etc.), Data Engineering; or a related field; with **a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028 (required)**
• Available during **Summer 2027** for an internship in **San Francisco**
• Experience coding in **Python (required)** or SQL, R; standard data science libraries (NumPy, Scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras); and ML Tools & Libraries (NumPy, SpaCy, NLTK, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras)
• Experimental design and analysis
• Exploratory data analysis
• Expertise in one of these specialties: optimization and mathematical modeling, machine learning fundamentals, or probabilistic and statistical modeling
• Bonus points: Experience in marketplace design, ridesharing, studying two-sided marketplaces, and/or transportation

Benefits:

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Mental health benefits
• In addition to holidays, interns receive 2 days paid time off and 3 days sick time off
• 401(k) plan to help save for your future
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program
• This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.