Senior Data Scientist, Causal Inference

ABOUT THE ROLE The Senior Data Scientist, Causal Inference role at Lyft is a key position in the Growth Products team, responsible for driving rider and driver acquisition to scale the business and balance the marketplace. As a data science expert in causal inference and marketing mix models, you will lead efforts to measure and optimize investments across marketing channels. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Senior Data Scientist, Causal Inference, you will be responsible for delivering results across the entire lifecycle of data science solutions for Growth, from defining problems with cross-functional stakeholders to deploying production models that address key business problems. You will own complex domains, develop long-term roadmaps to maximize business impact, build statistical pipelines, write production code, and design/analyze experiments. Additionally, you will participate in the science on-call rotation to ensure automated campaigns operate successfully. WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you will require an advanced degree in statistics, economics, mathematics, or equivalent industry experience. You should have at least 4 years of industry experience in causal inference or data science, with a proven ability to apply statistics to unstructured problems and deliver measurable results. You will need deep technical expertise in causal inference and tackling challenging measurement problems, as well as expertise in marketing mix modeling, SQL, and large-scale data platforms. Proficiency in Python and working within production coding environments is also essential. WHY REMOTE This role is a hybrid position, requiring in-office work on a regular schedule, but also offering flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. This role is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to the growth and success of Lyft. BENEFITS Lyft offers a comprehensive benefits package, including great medical, dental, and vision insurance options, mental health benefits, family building benefits, child care and pet benefits, a 401(k) plan with company match, 12 observed holidays, discretionary paid time off, and 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Additionally, Lyft offers subsidized commuter benefits, monthly Lyft credits, and complimentary Lyft Pink membership.