# Data Science Intern, Algorithms

**Company:** [Lyft](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/lyft)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, New York, NY
**Role:** Data Science
**Salary:** $121k – $129k/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, and statistical models, analyze marketplace data, and run experiments in collaboration with engineering and product teams. Applicants must be pursuing a master’s or PhD and have Python experience.

## 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, present to partner teams, and support launch decisions.

## Requirements
- Currently pursuing a master’s or PhD in mathematical sciences, economics, data engineering, or a related field, with graduation between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Available for a Summer 2027 internship in San Francisco.
- Python programming experience; SQL or R experience is also relevant.
- Experience with standard data science and machine learning libraries.
- Knowledge of experimental design and analysis and exploratory data analysis.
- Expertise in optimization and mathematical modeling, machine learning fundamentals, or probabilistic and statistical modeling.

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

## Compensation and Benefits
- Expected base pay: $58–$62 per hour USD in the San Francisco area.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Mental health benefits.
- Two paid time-off days and three sick-time days for interns, in addition to holidays.
- 401(k) plan.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits.
- Lyft Pink program benefits.

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