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Uber · 11 hours ago

Senior Scientist, Merchant

Uber is a leading technology company that operates a network and marketplace for food delivery through Uber Eats. The role involves using data to uncover insights, designing experiments, and influencing product decisions to support over 1.5 million restaurants.

LogisticsMobile AppsRide SharingSoftwareTransportation
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Use data to uncover insights about our product and business. Apply models and statistics where appropriate to increase the rigor of our insights
Design and run experiments to test hypotheses and ship impactful features to the marketplace
Synthesize and present information to influence non-technical partners and the product roadmap
Measure the team's progress through metrics design and goal-setting

Qualification

Ph.D.M.S. in StatisticsRPython codingStatistical analysisCausal inference skillsExperiment designMarketplace experienceData synthesisPresentation

Required

Ph.D., M.S., or Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, or other quantitative fields
Minimum 4 years of industry experience as an Applied or Data Scientist or equivalent (2+ years if holding a Ph.D.)
R or Python coding and ability to develop statistical analysis and algorithm prototyping
Design experiments, interpret the results to draw detailed and actionable conclusions
Solid theoretical and applied causal inference skills, experience applying them in a practical industry setting

Preferred

Marketplace or consumer technology experience
Modeling and causal inference

Benefits

Eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program
May be offered an equity award
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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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (830)
2024 (796)
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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