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Operations Specialist, Bluebikes
Lyft INC · 🇺🇸 Boston, MA
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 99 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Lyft INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Senior Data Scientist” (Operations Research Analysts) in CA: $118k–$148k, median $133k. Most were filed at wage level II (50%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 99 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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. Lyft Urban Solutions powers the bike-sharing and scooter-sharing systems that move millions of people in over 60 cities worldwide. We built North America's first automated bike-share system and continue to lead the micromobility revolution. Our systems operate globally - from Citi Bike in New York to BIXI in Montreal, Divvy in Chicago, Capital Bikeshare in DC, and iconic systems in Austin, Barcelona, Bogota, Boston, Buenos Aires, Columbus, Detroit, Dubai, London, Madrid, Mexico City, Monaco, Pittsburgh, Portland, Rio de Janeiro, San Francisco, Toronto, and beyond. We're not just technology providers - we operate these systems, building the software, hardware, and operations that make urban micromobility work at scale. Ready to shape how millions of people move through their cities every day? Lyft Urban Solutions is the operator of six bikeshare systems across the country, including Bluebikes , the Boston area’s public bike share system. We’re looking for an Operations Specialist who wants to continue the micromobility revolution. As the Operations Specialist, you will support the General Manager of Bluebikes in developing and executing operational plans with a consistent eye towards service quality, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and the overall customer experience. You’ll roll up your sleeves for some hands-on problem solving, while also tackling big picture projects to improve the Bluebikes system. If you share our vision for active transportation that empowers local communities, reduces our environmental footprint, and brings people together, then we’d love to meet you! Responsibilities: • Ensure smooth daily field operations: monitor performance, create/refine playbooks and SOPs, support workforce planning, oversee aspects of contractor relationship management, and perform occasional quality checks in field and depot • Conduct deep-dive analysis to identify root causes of issues, using insights from field operations and data to collaborate with teams, implement solutions, and drive performance improvements • Own end-to-end processes like invoicing and asset tracking to support the success of the business • Audit performance of functional areas against SLAs, proactively identifying and escalating risks and inefficiencies • Support the Bluebikes team in maintaining relationships with our city partners and addressing market-specific operational issues or special projects • Communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders, clients, and vendors, tackling challenging conversations when necessary • Manage shifting priorities effectively, adapting to dynamic needs while maintaining a positive, solution-oriented attitude Experience: • Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of experience overseeing operations in a complex, fast-moving, rapidly changing environment such as a distribution warehouse, marketplace, or delivery operation • Experience using Google Sheets and other data analysis tools to identify inefficiencies and propose solutions • Excellent organizational and time management skills • Strong attention to detail, with an ability to zoom out and understand the bigger context of your work • Proven track record of data-based problem-solving with the ability to think on your feet • Nice to have: • Experience in a warehouse or hands-on operations environment • Strong interest in biking, bikeshare, sustainable transportation, and city planning • Familiarity with AI tools to strengthen day-to-day productivity Benefits: • Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled • Menta