Uber

Staff Scientist, Tech - Science

Uber$216K — $240K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D., M.S., or B.S. in Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, or related field.
  • 6+ years of industry experience with M.S. degree; 8+ years with B.S. degree.
  • Deep expertise in statistical inference and experimental design methodologies.
  • Proficient in SQL and Python for large-scale data manipulation.
  • Experience with distributed tools like Spark, Hive, or Presto.

Responsibilities

  • Translate complex, unstructured problems into actionable experiments and solutions.
  • Lead development of innovative algorithms and promote coding best practices organization-wide.
  • Establish and maintain experimentation standards and science strategy across teams.
  • Act as a technical multiplier to enhance performance and reduce technical debt.
  • Present technical findings and strategic insights to senior leadership, influencing business roadmaps.
  • Oversee the technical direction of key product areas with modular and observable designs.

Benefits

  • Participation in Uber's bonus program.
  • Eligibility for equity award options.
  • Access to a comprehensive 401(k) plan.
  • Various employee benefits offered to full-time employees.
Full Job Description
Job Description

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What you'll do
  • Translate strategically important, unstructured problems into rigorous experiments and productionized solutions that move the needle for Uber's global business.
  • Lead the architecture and design of next-generation algorithms, role-modeling coding best practices and promoting the adoption of key frameworks across the organization.
  • Set the science strategy and experimentation standards across multiple teams, ensuring scientific rigor and driving organization-wide adoption of best practices.
  • Act as a technical multiplier , identifying opportunities for better performance, efficiency, and reduction of technical debt in software, models, and processes.
  • Influence executive-level roadmaps by presenting complex technical findings and long-term strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Own the technical trajectory of critical product areas, ensuring solutions are designed to be extensible, modular, and observable while balancing short-term needs and long-term productivity.


Basic Qualifications
  • Ph.D., M.S., or B.S. degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, or other quantitative fields.
  • If M.S. degree, a minimum of 6+ years of industry experience required; if B.S. degree, a minimum of 8+ years of industry experience required.
  • Deep expertise in statistical inference and experimental design (e.g., A/B, switchbacks, cluster-randomized trials).
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python to work efficiently with large-scale datasets and distributed tools (e.g., Spark, Hive, Presto).


Preferred Qualifications
  • Technical Vision: A track record of foreseeing architectural or scientific problems 12+ months out and addressing them before they impact the business.
  • Impact & Scale: Experience leading multi-quarter, cross-functional initiatives that moved significant marketplace or financial metrics in production.
  • Technical Brand: Recognized as a technical leader who can inspire and rally engineers/scientists around a vision while making tough trade-offs with a bias for action.
  • Domain Mastery: Specialized expertise in Causal Inference at scale, Marketplace Optimization, or ML System Design for high-throughput environments.


Responsibilities

For New York City, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $216,000 per year - USD $240,000 per year.

You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits.

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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