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 ...
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Uber fosters a culture of innovation and adaptability, continuously expanding its services beyond traditional ride-hailing. The company emphasizes wor...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Uber is hiring a Senior Scientist for the Uber Direct team to help define a new category of delivery. You'll leverage advanced analytical techniques and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role requires deep expertise in Economics or Operations Research.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in Economics, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field β your expertise allows you to design foundational marketplace systems that extend beyond existing paradigms. You are passionate about building efficient and scalable systems, and you thrive in collaborative environments where you can serve as a thought partner to cross-functional leaders.
You possess advanced analytical skills and are proficient in techniques such as machine learning, statistical modeling, and causal inference β these skills enable you to develop models and algorithms that power pricing, matching, and fulfillment efficiency. You have a track record of influencing marketplace architecture through rigorous scientific thinking, ensuring that products and decisions are data-driven.
What you'll do
In this role, you will work closely with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to develop a deep understanding of marketplace dynamics β your insights will help shape the scientific strategy for Uber Direct. You will design incentive mechanisms that enhance the efficiency of the three-sided marketplace, ensuring that all stakeholders benefit from the system.
You will be responsible for building models that inform critical decisions around pricing and fulfillment β your work will directly impact the evolution of Uber Directβs marketplace architecture. You will collaborate with fellow scientists and engineers to implement your findings, ensuring that the systems you design are both effective and scalable.
What we offer
Uber provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged β you will have the opportunity to work on projects that redefine on-demand logistics at a global scale. The company values collaboration and offers a culture that supports professional growth and development. You will be part of a team that is committed to making a significant impact in the delivery space, and you will have access to resources that enable you to excel in your role.
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