Uber

Staff Data Scientist, Tech

Uber$198K — $242K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in data science or related field.
  • Proficiency in R or Python programming languages.
  • Experience with SQL and database query languages.
  • Familiarity with experimentation techniques like A/B testing and simulation.
  • Strong skills in statistical analysis and quantitative modeling.
  • Ability to develop relevant performance metrics and KPIs.

Responsibilities

  • Leverage data for comprehensive business analysis to enhance product development.
  • Design and analyze experiments to extract meaningful insights.
  • Conduct time-series analysis and hypothesis testing to assess impacts and trends.
  • Build predictive models to understand user behavior and performance forecasting.
  • Create dashboards and reports to track key metrics and communicate findings.
  • Extract and back-test data models while analyzing their performance and results.
  • Develop solutions addressing engineering and business challenges around user engagement.

Benefits

  • Eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program.
  • Opportunities for remote work or telecommuting.
  • Access to a range of employee benefits (details provided on the website).
  • Potential for ongoing professional development and mentorship in a high-stakes environment.
  • Engagement in large-scale, impactful projects influencing the future of movement.
Full Job Description
Job Description

About the role and team

Science at Uber means transforming the complex reality of global data into the insights that power our most significant decisions. As a Staff Data Scientist, you will turn extreme complexity into strategic clarity, serving as a technical North Star for our core platforms and global marketplaces. This is an analytics-focused leadership role where you won't just answer questions - you will identify the questions we should be asking, foreseeing architectural problems and business opportunities at an organizational scale at least a year out.

You will join a high-stakes environment where you are expected to take a critical area of the business and up-level its technical trajectory, both directly and through the mentorship of others. Collaborating as a strategic partner to senior Product, Engineering, and Operations leadership, you will ensure that our long-term roadmap is rooted in rigorous scientific truth and scalable design. This role is about high-leverage influence and technical stewardship - if you are looking to build and productionize niche ML models, this is not the team; if you want to lead the organization through the messy reality of global scale and build the frameworks that define the future of movement, this is where you'll grow.

Rate of Pay: $198,000 to $242,000 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.

What you'll do
  • Leverage data to perform intensive analysis across all areas of business to drive product development.
  • Design experiments and analyze results to draw conclusions.
  • Perform time-series analyses, hypothesis testing, and causal analyses to statistically assess relative impact and extract trends.
  • Build models to enhance understanding of user behavior and predict future performance of cohorts.
  • Create dashboards and reports to regularly communicate results and monitor key metrics.
  • Extract data from warehouse, back-test the model, and compare the model performance and communicate the results.
  • Develop end-to-end solutions to abstract business and engineering problems related to funnel optimization, user engagement, and user experience.
  • May telecommute.

Basic Qualifications
  • Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Any), Information Technology, Information Management, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field, followed by five years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or in a related occupation.
  • Position requires:
    • R or Python;
    • Database query languages: SQL;
    • Experimentation techniques including simulation or A/B testing;
    • Statistical analysis including descriptive statistics, correlation, regression, or confidence intervals;
    • Developing relevant metrics;
    • KPIs to measure performance by product teams;
    • Quantitative modeling including machine learning models, time-series forecasting, or casual impact analyses.


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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