Uber · 2 months ago
Applied Scientist - Legal Data and Economics
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$155K/yr - $172K/yr
4+ years expUber is a technology company that leverages applied science to enhance legal work. The Applied Scientist in Legal Data and Economics will analyze large datasets, create data pipelines, and build statistical models to support the legal team and inform legal questions.
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Responsibilities
Build a deep, nuanced understanding of Uber's large and unique data as well as its platform and communicate this understanding to lawyers, regulators, and other stakeholders
Propose, design, and execute data analyses, data pipelines, and statistical models to inform, enrich, and advance the work of our Legal Team and other teams across the company
Evaluate and quantify risk using a variety of quantitative methods for the Legal Team
Work in an inclusive and diverse team of data scientists who will support your development as a data scientist and who, in turn, you will influence and shape
Qualification
Required
4+ Years professional experience and demonstrated interest in quantitative analysis of legal, economic, or policy issues
Experience using and picking up data science tools to query (e.g., SQL) and analyze (e.g., Python, R) data at scale
Ability to collaborate and communicate well: building and managing relationships with clients, communicating with non-technical audiences, and collaborating with cross-functional partners
Ability to own and drive projects independently: balancing excellence and attention to detail with the need to prioritize work and deliver within tight deadlines
Preferred
Advanced degree in relevant field (economics, statistics, policy, etc.)
Professional experience in data science and economics in a legal context
Professional experience in legal, economic, or policy setting
Experience using Presto and Hive to query and Python and R to analyze data at scale
Benefits
You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program
May be offered an equity award & other types of comp
You will also be eligible for various benefits
Company
Uber
Uber develops, markets, and operates a ride-sharing mobile application that allows consumers to submit a trip request.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$35.56BKey Investors
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2025-09-08Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
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2025-01-01Post Ipo Equity· $2.3B
Leadership Team
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CEO
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Chief Financial Officer
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