Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Ranking and Recommendations jobs in United States
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Uber · 3 hours ago

Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Ranking and Recommendations

Uber is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join the Shopping Ranking Team, which focuses on enabling users to make informed shopping decisions through ML-driven algorithms. The role involves designing and building ML models for ranking and recommendations, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and deploying these models for real-world applications.

LogisticsMobile AppsRide SharingSoftwareTransportation
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Design and build Machine Learning models in Ranking and Recommendation domain
Productionize and deploy these models for real-world application
Review code and designs of teammates, providing constructive feedback
Collaborate with Product and cross-functional teams to brainstorm new solutions and iterate on the product

Qualification

Machine LearningRankingRecommendationPythonBig-data architectureML technologiesFast learnerProblem-solvingCritical thinkingCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field, with 4+ years of full-time engineering experience
4+ years of ML experience and building ML models
Experience working with multiple multi-functional teams(product, science, product ops etc)
Expertise in one or more object-oriented programming languages (e.g. Python, Go, Java, C++)
Experience with big-data architecture, ETL frameworks and platforms, such as HDFS, Hive, MapReduce, Spark, etc
Working knowledge of latest ML technologies, and libraries, such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Ray, etc
Proven track records of being a fast learner and go-getter, with willingness to get out of the comfort zone

Preferred

Experience with building ranking and recommendation systems in production, making practical tradeoffs among algorithm sophistication, compute complexity, maintainability, and extensibility in production environments
Experience with taking on vague business problems, translating them into ML + Optimization formulation, identifying the right features, model structure and optimization constraints, and delivering business impact
Experience with design and architecture of ML systems and workflows
Experience owning and delivering a technically challenging, multi-quarter project end to end

Benefits

You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program
May be offered an equity award & other types of comp
Eligible for various benefits

Company

Uber develops, markets, and operates a ride-sharing mobile application that allows consumers to submit a trip request.

H1B Sponsorship

Uber has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (684)
2022 (954)
2021 (750)
2020 (638)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$35.56B
Key Investors
William AckmanPayPalToyota Motor
2025-09-08Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
2025-05-13Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2025-01-01Post Ipo Equity· $2.3B

Leadership Team

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Dara Khosrowshahi
CEO
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Prashanth Mahendra -Rajah
Chief Financial Officer
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