Uber · 21 hours ago
Sr Data Scientist - Fraud/Risk
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$171K/yr - $190K/yr
5+ years expUber is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join their Risk Decision Science team. The role involves applying a data-driven approach to identify and mitigate emerging fraud trends across the platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance fraud detection strategies.
LogisticsMobile AppsRide SharingSoftwareTransportation
Responsibilities
Deliver impactful and meaningful strategies to mitigate/stop fraudulent activities and achieve key results (OKRs)
Apply data analysis, experimentation, ML/LLM models to support the development of risk strategies and interventions while preserving and improving the user experience
Participate in project definition and idea generation, work on collaborative projects with partners across the globe such as product, engineering, comm ops and regional teams with a focus on the Risk/Fraud mitigation
Evolve our risk metrics, shape and influence our data models and instrumentation to generate insights and develop new data products and models
Communicate efficiently and present findings to the leadership team to strengthen business decisions
Stay highly engaged and always hustle as Uber Risk is a very fast-paced environment
Qualification
Required
5+ years in a data-focused role such as product analytics, business analytics, business operations, or data science
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics or other quantitative fields
Experience in framing ambiguous business problems into structured analytical work
Highly proficient in data science and visualization tools, such as SQL, Python, R, Tableau
Proficient at defining, utilizing and communicating performance metrics
proven track record of applying analytical/statistical methods to solve real-world problems using big data
Creative problem solving, critical thinking skills, and get things done attitude
Hands-on, data-driven, and attentive to detail
Preferred
Advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics or other quantitative fields
3+ years in Risk/Fraud/Payments
Expertise in statistics and experimental design
Demonstrated ability to be an effective leader, producing high-quality work and crafting meaningful relationships
Team player -- this is a highly collaborative function that will work with a range of senior leaders
Outstanding communication and people skills -- numbers are key but one should be able to explain the implications to an executive audience
Passion for Uber!
Benefits
Participate in Uber's bonus program
May be offered an equity award & other types of comp
Eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan
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
2025-05-13Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2025-01-01Post Ipo Equity· $2.3B
Leadership Team
Dara Khosrowshahi
CEO
Prashanth Mahendra -Rajah
Chief Financial Officer
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