Uber · 18 hours ago
Staff Scientist, Mobility Matching
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$212K/yr - $236K/yr
5+ years expUber is a leading mobility platform, and they are seeking a Staff Scientist to enhance their Mobility Matching Science team. The role involves developing data-driven insights, designing experiments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize mobility matching systems.
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Responsibilities
Develop data-driven business insights and work with cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities and recommend prioritization of product, growth and optimization initiatives
Design and analyze experiments, communicating results that draw detailed and actionable conclusions
Analyze and contribute to development of optimization algos and ML models for use in mobility matching
Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as product, engineering and operations to drive system development end-to-end from conceptualization to final product
Qualification
Required
Ph.D., or M.S. in Statistics, Economics, Machine Learning, Operations Research, Computer Science, or another quantitative field
Minimum 5 years of industry experience as an Applied Scientist, Data Scientist, or in a similar quantitative role
Strong knowledge of the mathematical foundations of statistics, machine learning, optimization, and economics
Proven experience in experimental design (e.g., A/B testing) and causal inference
Proficiency in using Python or R for data analysis, modeling, and algorithm prototyping at scale with large datasets
Experience with exploratory data analysis, statistical analysis and testing, and model development
Preferred
6+ years of industry experience as an Applied Scientist, Data Scientist, or in a similar quantitative role
Ph.D. in a relevant quantitative field
Deep expertise in areas such as marketplace experimentation, causal inference, ML, or optimization, particularly in the context of multi-sided platforms, incentive systems, or logistics
Proficiency in SQL
Experience in algorithm development and prototyping, and with productionizing algorithms for real-time systems
Demonstrated ability to translate complex analytical results into clear, actionable insights and influence product and business strategy
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences, including senior leadership
Experience leading technical projects and influencing the scope and direction of research
Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hive, HDFS)
Strong business acumen and the ability to shape vague questions into well-defined analytical problems and success metrics
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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