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Sr Scientist, Tech

AT Uber
Uber

Sr Scientist, Tech

Bangalore, India

About the Role

Have you ever wondered why it's taking so long for an earner to be matched to your trip, how the price is determined for your trip, or how an earner is picked from the many around you? If so, the Mobility Marketplace Health Science team is for you!

The Marketplace Health Science team at Uber plays a pivotal role in monitoring marketplace performance, detecting issues in real time, and driving solutions through algorithmic and data-driven interventions. Our work is essential to maintaining Uber's market leadership and delivering reliable experiences to riders and earners.

We are seeking experienced data scientists who thrive on solving complex problems at scale. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in causal inference, experimentation and analytics, along with a deep understanding of marketplace dynamics and metric trade-offs.

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What the Candidate Will Need / Bonus Points

---- What the Candidate Will Do ----
  1. Refine ambiguous questions and generate new hypotheses about whether marketplace levers such as Rider and Driver Pricing, Matching, Surge etc are functioning appropriately through a deep understanding of the data, our customers, and our business.
  2. Define how our teams measure success by developing Key Performance Indicators and other user/business metrics, in close partnership with Product and other subject areas such as engineering, operations, and marketing.
  3. Collaborate with applied scientists and engineers to build and improve the availability, integrity, accuracy, and reliability of our models, tables etc.
  4. Design and develop algorithms to increase the speed and accuracy with which we react to marketplace changes.
  5. Develop data-driven business insights and work with cross-functional partners to find opportunities and recommend prioritization of product, growth, and optimization initiatives.

---- Basic Qualifications ----
  1. Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in Math, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or other quantitative fields.
  2. 6+ years of experience as a Data Scientist, Product Analyst, Senior Data Analyst, or other types of data analysis-focused functions.
  3. Deep understanding of core statistical concepts such as hypothesis testing, regression, and causal inference
  4. Advanced SQL expertise.
  5. Experience with either Python or R for data analysis.
  6. Knowledge of experimental design and analysis (A/B, Switchbacks, Synthetic Control, Diff in Diff, etc.).
  7. Experience with exploratory data analysis, statistical analysis and testing, and model development.
  8. Proven track record to wrangle large datasets, extract insights from data, and summarize learnings/takeaways.
  9. Experience with Excel and some dashboarding/data visualization (i.e., Tableau, Mixpanel, Looker, or similar).

---- Preferred Qualifications ----
  1. Proven aptitude toward Data Storytelling and Root Cause Analysis using data.
  2. Excellent communication skills across technical, non-technical, and executive audiences.
  3. Have a growth mindset; love solving ambiguous, ambitious, and impactful problems.
  4. Ability to work in a self-guided manner.
  5. Ability to deliver on tight timelines and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining quality and detail.

We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let's move the world forward, together.

Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.

*Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to accommodations@uber.com.

Client-provided location(s): Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job ID: Uber-143361
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program