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full-timeSenior Machine Learning Engineer, Recommendations
Lyft · Toronto, Canada
Lyft is a transportation technology company focused on connecting riders and drivers through a large-scale digital platform. As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer on the Rider Applied AI team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying advanced machine learning systems that directly impact the ride-sharing experience. Your day-to-day work will involve architecting scalable ML pipelines, translating state-of-the-art research into production-ready models, and exploring the application of LLMs and deep learning to optimize real-time recommendations. This role requires a balance of high-level system architecture and hands-on technical implementation. You will collaborate closely with product managers, software engineers, and data scientists to align technical initiatives with business goals. Additionally, you will provide technical leadership by mentoring junior team members and maintaining high standards for production-level code. This position is well-suited for an experienced machine learning professional with a background in deep learning, recommendation systems, and large-scale data processing who is comfortable tackling ambiguous technical challenges in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. With a billion rides per year and counting, Lyft is solving hard problems in a rapidly growing domain with a lot of data and creative solutions in Rider, Marketplace, Growth, and beyond. While traditional approaches to optimization and problem decomposition are sufficient to disrupt transportation, building a next-generation platform for low-cost, ultra-immersive transportation to improve people's lives warrants modern ML utilizing peta-byte scale data. Our highly motivated Machine Learning Engineers work on these challenging problems and define solutions to directly impact various aspects of our core business. If you are a critical thinker with experience in machine learning workflows and LLMs, passionate about solving business problems using data and working in a dynamic, creative, and collaborative environment, we are searching for you. We are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join the Rider Applied AI team and lead the design, development, and deployment of state-of-the-art machine learning and artificial intelligence systems. This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance high-level system architecture with hands-on technical implementation. You will collaborate across teams to shape the future of ride-sharing by leveraging AI, Machine learning and Data science. Responsibilities: Model Development & Research: Design, build, and deploy machine learning models for real-time applications, including translating state-of-the-art research into production-ready solutions. System Design: Architect scalable, reliable ML pipelines that integrate seamlessly with existing backend systems. Innovation & Applied Research: Stay ahead of the curve by exploring emerging algorithms, technologies (such as LLMs and LLM-based applications), and frameworks — critically evaluating new research and identifying high-impact use cases across business areas. Collaboration: Partner with ML engineers, product managers, data scientists, and software engineers to align ML initiatives with business goals. Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage data-driven insights to inform and refine ML strategies and solutions. Mentorship & Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction, mentor Junior engineers, and foster a culture of learning and collaboration. Code Quality: Write production-level code and participate in code reviews to ensure quality and share knowledge across the team. Experience: M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related technical field 5+ years (or Ph.D. with 3+ years) of experience in machine learning modelling 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 Proven ability to tackle ambiguous problems and deliver solutions at scale. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration. Benefits: Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits Mental health benefits Family building benefits Child care and pet benefits Access to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account RRSP plan with company match to help save for your future In addition to provincial observed holidays, salaried team members are covered under Lyft's flexible paid time off policy. The policy allows team members to take off as much time as they need (with manager approval). Hourly team members get 15 days paid time off, with an additional day for each year of service Lyft is proud to support new parents with 18 weeks of paid time off, designed as a top-up plan to complement provincial programs. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible. Subsidized commuter benefits and Lyft ride credits Lyft is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that fosters belonging. Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process. Please contact your recruiter if you wish to make such a request. Lyft highly values having employees working
| Role | Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Recommendations |
|---|---|
| Company | Lyft |
| Location | Toronto, Canada |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-19 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
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- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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