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Applied Scientist Intern, Phd (summer 2027)

Lyft
Location
San Francisco, California
Work mode
Hybrid
Type
intern
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[ About this role ]

Applied Scientist Intern at Lyft developing next-generation user simulation methods using LLM-based Rider Agents. The role involves building agent-based simulation systems, evaluating their fidelity, and studying how simulations can accelerate product iteration and experimentation.

Skills and focus areas

  • llm engineering
  • agent-based modeling
  • machine learning
  • causal inference
  • user simulation
  • behavioral modeling
  • product experimentation
  • data analysis
  • communication

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