Lyft
Data Science Intern, Algorithms (Summer 2027 - SF/NYC)
San Francisco, CA +1 · Internship · Posted Sep 11, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, California, United States - Education
- Currently pursuing a master’s or PhD degree in a listed field or a related field.
About the job
Build and evaluate algorithms and data science models for Lyft’s platform, including optimization, machine learning, and marketplace inference.
What you'll do
- Frame problems with cross-functional partners, conduct exploratory data analysis, and write production modeling code.
- Design and run simulated and live traffic experiments; analyze experimental and observational data and communicate findings.
- Collaborate with software engineers to implement algorithms in production and support launch decisions.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a master’s or PhD in a listed mathematical, computing, economics, data engineering, or related field.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Available for a Summer 2027 internship in San Francisco.
- Experience coding in Python; experimental design and analysis, exploratory data analysis, and expertise in optimization and mathematical modeling, machine learning fundamentals, or probabilistic and 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, with emphasis on feature engineering and deployment; develop and evaluate algorithmic policies.
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