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Machine Learning Engineer

Lyft · New York, NY

Posted 12 days ago · $140,800 - $176,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
12 days
Lyft's roles stay open a median of 43 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
62% of Lyft's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Lyft
high
80 stale, 4 reposted of 171 open
Hiring momentum
267 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As a Machine Learning Engineer at Lyft, you will design, develop, and deploy advanced machine learning systems to enhance ride-sharing services. Your role will involve creating real-time applications, implementing feature pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align machine learning initiatives with business objectives. You will also evaluate model performance and drive continuous improvements based on data-driven insights.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Lyft as an employer.

What you need

  • BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field
  • 2+ years of experience in machine learning modeling or related fields
  • Experience with deep learning technologies for recommendation systems, including TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar frameworks
  • Understanding of statistical concepts such as hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and performance evaluation metrics for machine learning
  • Experience with translating state-of-the-art ML research into production systems
  • Proficiency in Python, Golang, or other programming language

What you get

  • Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
  • Mental health benefits
  • Family building benefits
  • Child care and pet benefits
  • 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future
  • In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off

Worth weighing

  • Role requires in-office work 3 days a week, which may not suit all candidates
  • Salary range provided but no specific equity or bonus details mentioned
  • Hybrid work flexibility allows for remote work up to 4 weeks per year, but in-office presence is emphasized

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Listed by Lyft on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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