Uber

Scientist II, Tech

Uber$225K — $270K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or related field preferred; 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Expertise in data manipulation and visualization, particularly with large-scale unstructured data.
  • Strong analytical capabilities, proficient in business analysis frameworks like SWOT and root-cause analysis.
  • Skilled in statistical analysis techniques and translating insights into visual formats.
  • Experience in creating and implementing machine learning models for predictive analytics.
  • Familiarity with causal inference models for analyzing business impacts.
  • Proficient in Python and SQL for data extraction, modeling, and implementing data pipelines.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze product performance data to identify enhancement opportunities.
  • Develop and deploy statistical and machine learning models for pricing and incentives.
  • Design product experiments and analyze outcomes for actionable insights.
  • Communicate findings to senior leadership to guide business strategies.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to drive product development from idea to launch.
  • Possibility of telecommuting if required.

Benefits

  • Participation in Uber's bonus program.
  • Access to various additional compensation types.
  • Eligible for a range of employee benefits, detailed in a separate link.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What you'll do
  • Use data to understand product performance and to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Build statistical, optimization, and machine learning models for a range of applications in the pricing and incentives algorithms space.
  • Design and execute product experiments and interpret the results to draw detailed and actionable conclusions.
  • Present findings to senior management to inform business decisions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across disciplines such as product, engineering, operations, and marketing to drive system development end-to-end from ideation to productionization.
  • May telecommute.

Basic Qualifications
  • Employer will accept a Master's degree in Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a related occupation.
  • Position requires:
    • Data manipulation and data visualization, ability to handle large-scale and unstructured data, experienced in data manipulation and transformation, generate informative data visualization to uncover underlying trends/insights, and build customer-facing dashboards (e.g.Tableau, looker) to power self-serve insights;
    • Analytical skills using proven business frameworks (SWOT analysis, balanced scorecard, benchmarking, and competitive analysis) and effective root-cause analysis;
    • Mathematical and statistical analysis, ability to translate data-driven insights into understandable visuals for senior management, and application of statistical experimentation methods (e.g., time series evaluation, difference-in-difference method, and synthetic control method);
    • Machine learning modeling, ability to build scalable ML models end-to-end, predicting business outcomes and enabling downstream business decisions;
    • Causal inference, ability to leverage causal inference models to infer incrementality from observational data and build trust from stakeholders on those lift estimates;
    • Optimization and simulation, ability to simulate different scenarios (e.g. user distribution and competitor strategies) and design optimization framework to inform business decisions;
    • Python and SQL in data extraction and modeling, has experience with database system designing and data modeling implementation (eg, designing and deploying data pipelines), and can independently translate innovative algorithms into production-ready modular codes;
    • Experience with the GIT version control system.


Rate of Pay: $225,077 to $270,092 per Year

You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.

May telecommute.

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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