Uber

Applied Scientist III

Uber$124K — $152K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Machine Learning, Operations Research, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 3 years of related experience
  • Expertise in observational causal inference, econometric, and statistical models
  • Proficient in Python or R for model development and analysis
  • Skilled in SQL for data manipulation and analysis
  • Experience in building and managing data pipelines for model development or analysis

Responsibilities

  • Develop creative algorithms for business problems using statistical and machine learning methods
  • Collaborate to implement solutions alongside engineering and product teams
  • Analyze complex business challenges using data-driven strategies
  • Establish frameworks for data analysis to generate business insights
  • Design product experiments and analyze results for impactful conclusions
  • Communicate insights clearly to management and cross-functional teams
  • Recommend data-driven approaches to enhance product features

Benefits

  • Company-sponsored health plan
  • Dental and vision benefits
  • 401k match
  • Financial and mental wellness benefits
  • Parental leave and short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Potential performance or sales incentive bonus
  • Eligibility for equity awards
Full Job Description
Schedule: Full Time Employment

Job Type: Hybrid

Salary Type: Salary

Req #: 2520

About the Role

As an Applied Scientist III at Uber Freight, you will develop and implement advanced statistical, economic, machine learning, and optimization approaches to solve complex business problems and improve performance. You will apply modeling skills and data-driven methods to enhance our core product experience and top line business metrics. You'll collaborate closely with Product, Operations, and Engineering teams to turn insights into impact.

What the Candidate Will Do
  • Develop creative solutions and build prototypes to business problems using algorithms based on causal inference, statistics, machine learning, and optimization.
  • Collaborate with engineering and product teams to productionize these solutions and create a lasting impact.
  • Drive clarity and solve ambiguous, challenging business problems using data-driven approaches, with an emphasis on understanding causal relationships when applicable.
  • Propose and guide robust frameworks of data analysis to drive business insights and inform decision-making.
  • Contribute to establishing standard methodologies for data science, including modeling, coding, analytics, and experimentation.
  • Leverage data to understand product performance and identify improvement opportunities, including analyzing potential causal factors.
  • Design product experiments and interpret results to draw detailed and impactful conclusions.
  • Communicate findings and insights to senior management and cross-functional teams.
  • Provide recommendations to assist quick product ideation and feature launch decisions.
  • Build intelligent data-driven products to provide the best user experience.


Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Machine Learning, Operations Research, Economics, Computer Science, or another related field
  • 3 years of related experience
  • Expertise in observational causal inference, econometric, and statistical models
  • Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages like Python or R for purposes of model development and analysis
  • Proficiency in SQL for data manipulation and analysis
  • Proficiency in building and managing data pipelines for purposes of model development or analysis


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Machine Learning, Operations Research, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Expertise in time series analysis and forecasting
  • Experience working on pricing algorithms in a production environment
  • Proficiency in designing, launching, and analyzing A/B tests or other types of online experiments


Benefits & Compensation for U.S. Employees

Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more. US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role.

For Chicago-based roles: The salary range for this role is $124,000.00 - $152,000.00 per year

About Uber

Uber Entertainment, Inc. is a privately held video game development company headquartered in beautiful downtown Kirkland, WA. Uber is currently developing Planetary Annihilation, a next generation real time strategy game of epic proportions.

Uber Careers

There has never been a better time to join our global team of Uber professionals—pioneers in the world of transportation and technology. Work you’ll do Join Uber’s industry-leading team to help drive forward the future of mobility and logistics for some of the world’s most dynamic cities and populations. Transform the way the world moves with the brightest minds at Uber, where innovation meets functionality to create solutions for everyday challenges. Lead from a unique position in the marketplace, at the intersection of technology, operational excellence, and user-centric design. Work with a global team of business and technology advisors to help clients and cities navigate their paths towards more efficient and sustainable urban transport solutions. Collaborate with a diverse group of Uber experts worldwide – a team dedicated to rethinking and improving the way the world moves. Introducing the Uber Innovation Hub We are building a market-leading team to pioneer advancements in transportation and logistics, ensuring Uber remains at the forefront of mobility solutions. Do innovative work Join a group of exceptional professionals where your skills in technology, leadership, and creativity can flourish. At Uber, innovation isn’t just a buzzword—it's the core of everything we do. Deliver targeted solutions through a depth and breadth of expertise and innovation that’s second to none, enhancing how cities, companies, and communities connect. Be part of a great team Engage with a wide-ranging technology stack and harness the unparalleled capabilities, global scale, and collective problem-solving skills of our diverse team. Future-proof your career Advance your career with Uber’s commitment to professional growth, offering extensive training, development, and certification support. Go as far as your ambition takes you with limitless job opportunities in a company that’s reshaping the world’s approach to transportation. Explore Uber’s approach to predictive maintenance ensures our fleet remains ready and efficient, reducing downtime and improving service reliability. Our end-to-end mobility solutions are transforming the way cities think about transportation, making Uber a key player in the future of urban mobility. The Uber Leadership and Innovation Alliance Our combined service capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development help overcome challenges and lead transformation in the transportation industry. Clients and cities around the globe look to Uber for new strategies and solutions to drive growth and innovation in the digital era. Stay connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interest. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players ready to redefine the world of mobility. SEARCH UBER JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who drive at Uber. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Uber.
Learn more about Uber
Size
29,300 employees
Market Cap
$48.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$6.7 billion
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+35.3%
Revenue
$11.1 billion
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