# Data Science Manager, Machine Learning - Lyft Ads
**Company:** [Lyft](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/lyft)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Salary:** $148K-$185K
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Machine Learning, PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, Causal Inference, Experimental Design, Bid Optimization, Ad Targeting, Audience Segmentation, Attribution Modeling
**Posted:** 2026-04-14
> Leads a team of data scientists and ML engineers to build algorithms and ML systems for Lyft Ads, focusing on ad relevance, targeting, yield optimization, and experimentation. Requires 8+ years in ML/optimization, 3+ years managing technical teams, and advanced degree in quantitative field.
## Job Description
## Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team spanning Applied Science, Data Science, and Machine Learning Engineering for Lyft Media.
- Define and execute the technical vision and roadmap for the team, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy and revenue goals across research, modeling, and production ML.
- Design, develop, and deploy algorithms and ML systems that power core advertising capabilities—including ad targeting, audience segmentation, bid optimization, attribution, and yield management.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, and Design to integrate solutions into scalable, production-grade ad serving and measurement systems.
- Establish robust experimentation and causal inference frameworks to measure the impact of algorithmic changes on advertiser outcomes, rider experience, and platform revenue.
- Bridge the gap between research and production—ensuring that applied science innovations translate into reliable, maintainable ML systems at scale.
- Conduct deep analyses of complex, large-scale datasets to uncover opportunities for revenue growth, advertiser performance improvement, and enhanced user experience.
- Champion data-driven decision-making, ensuring that product and go-to-market decisions are informed by rigorous quantitative analysis.
- Drive innovation by staying current with emerging research, technologies, and industry best practices in computational advertising, optimization, and applied machine learning.

## Experience
- PhD (preferred) or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Machine Learning, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related discipline; or equivalent practical experience.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in machine learning, optimization, or causal inference, including building and deploying algorithms in production systems.
- 3+ years of people management experience leading multi-disciplinary technical teams (data science, applied science, and/or ML engineering), with a proven ability to mentor, develop, and retain top talent.
- Demonstrated ability to set a strategic vision for a technical team and translate it into impactful, scalable solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.
- Deep expertise in machine learning, experimental design, causal inference, and statistical methodologies, with a track record of applying them to high-stakes product or marketplace decisions.
- Strong understanding of ML engineering best practices—model training infrastructure, feature pipelines, model serving, and monitoring in production environments.
- Experience in advertising technology, media measurement, or marketplace optimization is strongly preferred.
- Experience navigating complex, ambiguous problem spaces and guiding teams through prioritization, tradeoffs, and execution.
- Strong communication and influence skills, with the ability to engage both technical and executive stakeholders, align priorities, and build consensus.
- Hands-on proficiency with large-scale data processing tools and machine learning frameworks (e.g., **PyTorch**, **TensorFlow**, **scikit-learn**).

## 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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