Uber · 3 hours ago
Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Marketplace
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$232K/yr - $258K/yr
6+ years expUber is seeking a Staff Machine Learning Engineer for their Marketplace Signals team, responsible for optimizing foundational marketplace signals to enhance user experiences. The role involves developing and optimizing machine learning models, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and improving operational efficiency through a centralized system for marketplace signals.
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Responsibilities
Develop and optimize ML models to enhance key marketplace signals (e.g., ETA predictions, supply availability metrics, demand forecasts)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Pricing, Matching, Driver Incentives, etc.) to ensure marketplace signals are effectively utilized
Improve operational efficiency by building a centralized, scalable system for marketplace signals that serves multiple use cases
Leverage cutting-edge ML techniques (deep learning, probabilistic modeling, reinforcement learning, etc.) to continuously refine marketplace signals
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or M.S. in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Operations Research, or other quantitative fields
6+ years of industry experience in machine learning, including building and deploying ML models at scale
Strong problem-solving skills, with expertise in ML methodologies
Experience in applying ML, statistics, or optimization techniques to solve large-scale real-world problems (e.g. ads tech, recommender systems)
Experience in ML frameworks (e.g. Tensorflow, Pytorch, or JAX) and complex data pipelines; programming languages such as Python, Spark SQL, Presto, Go, Java
Experience in modern deep learning architectures and probabilistic modeling
Proficiency in programming languages (Python, Java, Scala) and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn)
Solid understanding of MLOps practices, including design documentation, testing, and source code management with Git
Advanced skills in the development and deployment of large-scale ML models and optimization algorithms
Strong business and product sense: ability to shape vague questions into well-defined analyses and success metrics that drive business decisions
Preferred
Expertise in developing causal inference methodologies, experimental designs, and advanced analytical methods
Strong experience in building a wide range of models (e.g. causal inference, optimization, ML) for business applications
Experience in algorithm development and rapid prototyping
Design, develop, and operationalize econometric models to assess challenging causal problems such as product incrementality and long-term value
Propose, design, and analyze large-scale online experiments and interpret the results to draw actionable conclusions
Ability to drive clarity on the best modeling solution for a business objective
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across disciplines such as product, engineering, and operations to drive system development end-to-end from generating ideas to productionizing
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
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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