Uber · 4 hours ago
Staff Scientist, Consumer & Growth
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
4+ years expUber is a leading technology company focused on transforming how people move and connect. The Consumer & Growth Science team at Uber Eats is seeking a Staff Scientist to lead scientific initiatives that drive understanding of user engagement and influence strategic decisions across multiple business lines.
LogisticsMobile AppsRide SharingSoftwareTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead the scientific agenda across the Uber Eats shopping funnel, identifying key questions, designing learning plans, and translating insights into strategic direction
Conduct advanced analyses-including behavioral modeling, causal inference, and experiment design-to uncover how users engage with the platform and how our systems should respond
Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Product, Engineering, Operations, and Marketing to influence priorities and ensure insights are integrated into product roadmaps
Serve as a thought partner to senior leadership, providing clear, principled guidance on tradeoffs that span short- vs. long-term growth and multiple lines of business
Jump into high-priority initiatives, providing scientific support and thought leadership on ambiguous or high-impact questions
Qualification
Required
Ph.D., or M.S. in Statistics, Economics, Machine Learning, Operations Research, or other quantitative fields
Minimum 4 years of industry experience in data science, analytics, or a related quantitative field, with a strong track record of impact in consumer technology or marketplace environments
Expertise in applied statistics, causal inference, and experimentation, with hands-on experience analyzing large-scale behavioral data to drive product or business decisions
Preferred
Experience working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with direct exposure to senior executives or C-level stakeholders
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment through compelling insights, storytelling, and strategic thinking
Demonstrated success driving long-term strategic thinking while balancing short-term business goals in a consumer-facing or marketplace product
Familiarity with Uber Eats' lines of business (e.g., Restaurants, Grocery, Alcohol) and an understanding of multi-sided marketplace dynamics
Strong mentorship and leadership skills, with a track record of elevating scientific standards and growing junior talent across teams
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
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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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