# Senior Data Scientist, Decisions - Risk

**Company:** [Lyft](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/lyft)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Data Science
**Salary:** $148k – $185k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** SQL, Python, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, A/B Testing, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Optimization Models, Insurance Claims Analytics
**Posted:** 2026-04-01

> Senior Data Scientist drives risk reduction strategies using data science for Lyft's safety and financial resilience. Partners cross-functionally to build models, design experiments, and optimize claims outcomes. Requires 5+ years experience, SQL/Python proficiency, and quantitative degree.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Leverage large-scale data and analytic frameworks to identify high-impact opportunities to reduce the total cost of claims.
- Partner with product managers, engineers, actuaries, claims, and operators to translate data insights into decisions and action.
- Construct and fit statistical, machine learning, or optimization models.
- Design and analyze online experiments; communicate results and act on launch decisions.
- Develop analytical frameworks to monitor business and product performance.
- Establish metrics that measure the health of our products, the business, as well as the driver experience.
- Collaborate with the Claims team to identify high-impact opportunities where data-driven interventions can reduce the total cost of claims.

## Experience
- Degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, actuarial science, economics, applied math, operations research or engineering (advanced degrees preferred), or relevant work experience.
- 5+ years of industry experience in a data science, analytics, or management consulting role.
- End-to-end experience with data, including querying, aggregation, analysis, and visualization.
- Ability to manage, influence, negotiate, and inspire others in a fast-moving environment.
- Proficiency in SQL and Python.
- Experience with insurance claims analytics a plus.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners.

## Compensation
Expected base pay range in New York City area: $148,000 - $185,000 (not inclusive of equity, bonus, or benefits).

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