Lyft
Data Science Intern, Algorithms (Summer 2027 - SF/NYC)
New York, NY +1 · Internship · Posted Sep 11, 2026
- Location
- New York, NY
San Francisco, California, United States - Experience
- Currently pursuing a master’s or PhD; no number of years specified.
- Education
- Master’s or PhD in mathematical sciences, economics, data engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Develop and evaluate data science models and algorithms for Lyft’s marketplace systems, using experiments and data analysis to inform product and launch decisions.
What you'll do
- Partner with cross-functional teams to frame mathematical and business problems, conduct exploratory data analysis, and communicate findings.
- Write production modeling code and collaborate with engineers to implement algorithms.
- Design and run simulated and live-traffic experiments; analyze results to support launch decisions.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a master’s or PhD in a listed quantitative field or a related field.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Available for a Summer 2027 internship in New York City.
- Python coding experience; experience with experimental design and analysis, exploratory data analysis, and expertise in optimization/modeling, machine learning, or probabilistic/statistical modeling.
Nice to have
- Experience in marketplace design, ridesharing, two-sided marketplaces, or transportation.
Pay
$58-$62/hour USD (base pay)
Tools
Python, SQL, R, NumPy, Scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras
AI focus
Design, build, tune, and deploy machine-learning models, and develop or evaluate algorithmic policies for pricing, dispatch, and incentives.
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