Lead Data Scientist, Safety & Trust

Lyft; Toronto; On-site; CAD 136,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to enhance the safety of its community by developing impactful safety features and data-driven strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data science, proficiency in SQL, Python, and R, and a proven ability to communicate insights convincingly. This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits, with a focus on fostering a collaborative work environment through a hybrid model.

Benefits

Extended health and dental coverage

Mental health benefits

Child care and pet benefits

Subsidized commuter benefits

Flexible paid time off policy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in data science or product analytics roles.
• Strong foundation in statistical analysis and experimentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leverage data and analytical frameworks to improve community trust and safety.
• Design and analyze online experiments; communicate results to influence product decisions.
• Mentor junior data scientists to accelerate their growth.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Statistical analysis

Communication

Data visualization

Education

Degree in a quantitative field

Job description

A dynamic technology company is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to enhance the safety of its community by developing impactful safety features and data-driven strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data science, proficiency in SQL, Python, and R, and a proven ability to communicate insights convincingly. This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits, with a focus on fostering a collaborative work environment through a hybrid model.