# Data Science Intern, Algorithms

**Company:** [Lyft](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/lyft)
**Location:** Toronto, Canada
**Role:** Data Science
**Salary:** CA$94k – CA$100k/yr
**Experience:** 0+ years
**Skills:** Python, SQL, R, NumPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, Experimental Design, Exploratory Data Analysis, Optimization, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning
**Posted:** 2026-09-11

> Data science interns develop optimization, machine learning, or statistical models for Lyft’s marketplace and transportation platform. The role involves exploratory analysis, production modeling, experimentation, and communicating findings while pursuing a master’s or PhD in a relevant field.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Partner with engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to frame mathematical and business problems.
- Perform exploratory data analysis.
- Write production modeling code and collaborate with software engineers to implement algorithms.
- Design and run simulated and live-traffic experiments.
- Analyze experimental and observational data.
- Communicate findings through partner-team collaboration and presentations, and facilitate launch decisions.

## Requirements
- Currently pursuing a master’s or PhD degree at a Canadian university in mathematical sciences, economics, data engineering, or a related field.
- Expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Available for a Summer 2027 internship in Toronto.
- Python programming experience; SQL or R experience is also relevant.
- Experience with experimental design and analysis and exploratory data analysis.
- Expertise in optimization and mathematical modeling, machine learning fundamentals, or probabilistic and statistical modeling.
- Familiarity with standard data science and machine learning libraries, including NumPy, Scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Keras.

## Nice-to-haves
- Experience with marketplace design, ridesharing, two-sided marketplaces, or transportation.
- Experience with SpaCy or NLTK.

## Compensation and Benefits
- CAD $45–$48 per hour, equivalent to CAD $93,600–$99,840 annually based on 2,080 hours.
- Mental health benefits.
- Two paid days off and three paid sick days in addition to holidays.
- Subsidized commuter benefits and Lyft ride credits.

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