Senior Data Scientist, Rider Team - Remote

Overview

Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered 700+ million rides in 250+ cities on 5 continents, replacing an estimated 150+ million car trips. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand That Matters, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally.

As a Senior Data Scientist on Lime’s Rider DSA team, you will play a critical role in helping us understand our riders and uncover the drivers of retention. You’ll focus on experimentation, product analytics, and data deep-dives that surface actionable insights for product and business teams. Partnering with Product, Engineering, and Operations, you’ll help shape strategy on initiatives like early-funnel adoption, second-month retention, and loyalty programs—turning data into measurable impact across Lime.

In Short

• Design, run, and analyze experiments to optimize rider experience and improve retention outcomes.
• Define project goals, success metrics, and measurement frameworks to ensure clarity and alignment across initiatives.
• Deliver data-driven solutions by translating complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Partner with Product and other teams to evaluate and refine retention-focused initiatives.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses to identify patterns and inform strategic decisions.
• Identify key moments that predict long-term retention and quantify their impact on rider behavior.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of industry experience as a Data Scientist.
• Deep understanding of probability and statistics, including causal inference and experimental design.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Strong understanding of predictive modeling and customer segmentation techniques.
• Business intuition for how retention and loyalty levers impact user growth.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make an impact in a leading company.
• Work with a diverse and talented team.
• Flexible work environment.
• Career development opportunities.
• Inclusive workplace culture.