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# Data Curation Associate at Lyft

- **Company:** Lyft
- **Location:** Mexico City, Mexico
- **Posted:** 2026-10-12
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-13
- **Apply:** https://app.careerpuck.com/job-board/lyft/job/8880839002?gh_jid=8880839002

## Job description

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.

Data Curation Operations is a team which supports all ongoing curation projects for Mapping and other teams at Lyft. Our mission is to improve customer experience in Lyft products by providing high-quality, comprehensive, and efficient data curation operations.

In this role, you will work closely with engineering and product partners to lead a team of associates working  on curation projects which involve data enrichment and maintenance for map data and driver map feedback. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, like to solve challenging problems, and want to be part of the next big thing at Lyft, we would love to meet you!

Responsibilities:

- Senior project management: Manage curation projects from start to finish, including initiatives with high ambiguity and complexity.
- Operational excellence: Lead the team responsible for Data Curation assisting Engineering and Product teams through improvements of existing features, experimentation and new feature launches. Drive continuous improvement in team processes.
- Strategic thinking and planning: Develop project strategy aligned with company goals, define team roadmaps and identify opportunities for increased efficiency. Define metrics for curation initiatives in collaboration with partners.
- Problem solving: Proactively identify and resolve issues, advocating for resources and developing creative solutions.
- Business acumen: Demonstrate a strong understanding of the business impact of projects, effectively scope opportunities and initiate new projects based on business priorities and product impact.
- Change management: Manage changes effectively and professionally, implementing process improvements and proactively collaborating with partners as needed.
- Teamwork & Collaboration: Build strong cross-functional relationships, leverage insights to inform partner decisions and optimize curation quality and efficiency. Work with senior leadership to ensure blockers, risks, and open questions are addressed on time.
- People Management: Set performance expectations, provide regular feedback, conduct performance reviews, and foster a positive and inclusive environment where team members feel valued and included.
- As necessary, participate in the interview process in consultation with partners (recruiting, people), following Lyft guidance and best practices.

Experience:

- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree or equivalent.
- 2+ years experience as a team lead or similar role (experience managing data curation or customer service teams preferred)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Customer obsessed: You are passionate about delivering great customer experiences with a strong track record to back that up. You have an analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities.
- Self-directed and organized: You’re comfortable with ambiguity. You have a bias for action while maintaining attention to detail. You effectively prioritize multiple competing workflows. You know when to ask for support and you approach your work with a seize-the-day attitude.
- Strong and proactive communicator: You excel in verbal and written communication (English). You can adapt your communication style to work with team members from all corners of the organization, and you proactively share updates on workflows you own. Within your own team you are able to take direction and feedback, as well as ask for support in order to successfully carry out tasks and see projects to completion.
- Always a team player: You're positive, optimistic, and willing to help out wherever needed. You support your team in brainstorming and always keep stakeholders up to date through your world-class verbal and written communication skills. You are able to coach and develop team members within your organization.
- Strong computer skills: You must feel comfortable learning new processes, systems & tools, including labeling tools (data labeling, image labeling) and Google Workspace products.
- Nice to have
- Background in mapping, cartography and any related fields. Experience using Open Street Map.
- Experience with data entry or data labeling
- Experience working with vendors and partners
- Experience with Jira

Please submit your resume in English.

## About Lyft

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Lyft operates a ride-hailing, bikeshare, and scooter platform that connects drivers and riders, aiming to reduce personal car ownership and make cities more livable.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: LYFT)
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2012
- **Founders**: Logan Green and John Zimmer

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Mobility, Transportation, Ride-hailing, Micromobility
- **Target customers**: B2C (riders and drivers), B2B (Lyft Business for enterprise commutes), and public sector (transit partnerships)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "To serve and connect" — building a more connected world, ride by ride.

## Products & Services
- **[Lyft Rideshare]**: The core on-demand ride-hailing service connecting passengers with drivers. Type: Platform / Service.
- **[Lyft Pink]**: A subscription membership offering perks like discounted rides, priority airport pickups, and free bike/scooter unlocks. Type: Subscription.
- **[Lyft Business]**: A suite of tools for companies to manage employee commutes, client rides, and delivery logistics. Type: B2B SaaS / Service.
- **[Lyft Bikes & Scooters]**: Shared electric bikes and scooters available in select cities, including the Bixi network in Montreal. Type: Micromobility Service.
- **[Lyft Flexdrive]**: A car rental program for drivers who don't own a vehicle, enabling them to earn on the platform. Type: Service / Fleet Management.
- **[Lyft Ads]**: In-app advertising platform allowing brands to reach riders and drivers. Type: Ad Tech / Marketplace.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Approximately $4.5 billion (as of mid-2025, market cap fluctuates). **Not publicly available** for private valuation — public company.
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of approximately $4.4 billion (FY 2023), with $1.3 billion in Q1 2025 reported revenue.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Major institutional investors include Fidelity, Vanguard, and BlackRock. Key partners include Uber (in some markets, e.g., transit data sharing), Motivate (bikeshare operator), and various municipal transit agencies.
- **Growth Signals**: Launched Lyft Ads in 2024; expanded into autonomous vehicle partnerships (Waymo, Motional); opened new offices in Toronto (2024) and Mexico City (2022); strong recovery in ride volumes post-pandemic.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Differentiated brand and culture**: Known for a friendlier, more community-oriented brand compared to competitors, with a focus on driver and rider safety.
- **Integrated multimodal platform**: Combines ride-hailing, bikes, scooters, and public transit info in one app, making it a one-stop mobility solution.
- **Strong transit partnerships**: Deep integrations with city transit agencies (e.g., Montreal's Bixi, LA Metro) provide a unique public-sector moat.
- **Data & network effects**: Large dataset on urban mobility patterns enables better routing, pricing, and demand prediction.

## Strategic Focus
- **Autonomous vehicle (AV) readiness**: Building partnerships and infrastructure to integrate AVs into the platform, positioning for a future without human drivers.
- **Advertising revenue**: Scaling Lyft Ads to create a new high-margin revenue stream, leveraging its large user base.
- **International expansion**: Selectively entering new markets (e.g., Canada, Mexico) and deepening presence in existing ones via bikeshare and transit.
- **Profitability**: Continued focus on operational efficiency and cost discipline to achieve sustained GAAP profitability.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Lyft emphasizes a welcoming, inclusive culture with core values like "Be yourself," "Make it happen," and "Uplift others." The company fosters a strong sense of belonging through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and community events.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: Hybrid model — employees are expected in the office a few days a week, with flexibility. Offices are designed with tech-equipped workspaces, stocked kitchens, and themed rooms.
- **Notable Perks**:
    - **Health & Well-being**: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision; free One Medical membership; free access to therapists via Modern Health.
    - **Time Off**: Unlimited paid vacation for salaried US employees; generous PTO for hourly employees.
    - **Parental Leave**: 18 weeks of paid leave for all new parents (biological, adoptive, foster).
    - **Financial**: 401(k) plan with financial training sessions.
    - **Commute**: Free Lyft Pink membership; pre-tax commuter benefits.
    - **Learning**: Udemy subscription for professional development; mentorship programs for interns and new grads.
    - **Office Environment**: Dog-friendly offices; regular team offsites and social events.
- **Engineering Culture**: Known for high-impact work on large-scale distributed systems, machine learning, and mobile engineering. Early-career talent is highly valued, with structured mentorship and real project ownership.

## Sources
1. [Lyft Careers](https://www.lyft.com/careers)
2. [Lyft Life at Lyft](https://www.lyft.com/careers/life-at-lyft)
3. [Lyft Early Talent Programs](https://www.lyft.com/careers/early-talent)
4. [Lyft Homepage](https://www.lyft.com/)
5. [LinkedIn Lyft](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lyft)

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