
About Uber
Reimagining transportation for a better world
Key Highlights
- Public company (NYSE: UBER) since May 2019
- Completed over 1.5 billion trips globally
- Generated $4.8B in revenue from Uber Eats in 2020
- Raised $15.8 billion in funding
Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) is a leading ride-hailing platform headquartered in Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA. Founded in 2009, Uber has transformed transportation services, completing over 1.5 billion trips globally. The company went public in May 2019 and has raised $15.8 billion in fund...
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Uber provides comprehensive healthcare, a robust employee stock purchase plan, generous paid vacation, and a four-week sabbatical after five years of ...
🌟 Culture
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Skills & Technologies
Overview
Uber is hiring a Staff Scientist for their Reservations team to optimize algorithms for the Uber Reserve Product. You'll work with methodologies like causal inference and econometric modeling to drive business growth. This position requires strong data analysis skills and experience in machine learning.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in data science with experience in deploying a variety of methodologies, including causal inference techniques and econometric modeling. You understand how to identify business opportunities through data analysis and have a knack for translating complex data into actionable insights. Your collaborative spirit allows you to work effectively with Product, Operations, and Engineering teams to design strategic roadmaps and initiatives.
You are experienced in running large-scale experiments to validate the impact of new features and understand the importance of data-driven decision-making in enhancing user experiences. Your analytical mindset enables you to tackle complex problems and derive meaningful conclusions from data.
What you'll do
In this role, you will be responsible for optimizing the user experience for both Riders and Drivers by enhancing the algorithms that power the Uber Reserve Product. You will work on projects that involve major changes in pricing, matching, and dispatch, transitioning from heuristic-based decision-making to building machine learning models for real-time decisions. Your work will directly contribute to improving unit economics and driving adoption and growth of the product.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design a roadmap of features and initiatives that align with the long-term strategy of the Reservations team. Your expertise in data analysis will be crucial in identifying the largest business opportunities and validating the impact of new initiatives through large-scale experiments.
What we offer
Uber provides a dynamic work environment where you can thrive and make a significant impact. You will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that shape the future of transportation. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Join us in creating magical experiences for our users while driving business value.
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