Full-Time

Senior Scientist

Grocery & Retail

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Uber

Uber

10,001+ employees

Global platform for ride-hailing and logistics

Automotive & Transportation
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$174k - $193.5kAnnually

+ Bonus Program + Equity Awards

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Employees are expected to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office.

Category
Data Science
Data Analysis
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
R
SQL
Operations Research
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Ph.D., M.S., or Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, or other quantitative fields.
  • Minimum 3 years of industry experience as a Data Scientist or equivalent.
  • Experience in experimental design and analysis, exploratory data analysis and statistical analysis.
  • Experience with dashboard/data visualization toolings.
  • Ability to use Python to work efficiently at scale with large data sets.
  • Proficiency in SQL.
  • 5+ years of industry experience (preferred).
  • Experience in algorithm prototyping and development (preferred).
  • Experience working with funnel optimization, user segmentation, cohort analysis, and lifetime value forecasting (preferred).
  • Ability to use Python/R for exploratory data analysis and modeling (preferred).
  • Strong communication skills across technical, non-technical, and executive audiences (preferred).
Responsibilities
  • Design and analyze large-scale experiments on grocery users in the Eats app.
  • Perform strategic deep dives to uncover opportunities for product and business growth, including funnel optimization, user segmentation, and lifetime value forecasting.
  • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Design, and other cross-functional partners to understand user behaviors to inform future product strategies.
  • Work closely with ML teams to uncover opportunities to improve ranking and personalization.
  • Present findings to senior management to inform business decisions.

Uber connects people and goods through its global platform, offering services in ride-hailing and logistics. Users can request rides or deliveries via the app, which matches them with drivers or delivery personnel. The company operates on a commission-based model, earning revenue from ride fares, delivery fees, and service charges. What sets Uber apart from its competitors is its wide range of services, including freight and essential goods transportation, along with a strong focus on safety through driver background checks and real-time verification. The goal of Uber is to continuously expand its offerings and improve the user experience in transportation and delivery.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$15.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

38%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion of Courier Bakkie in South Africa taps into the growing e-commerce sector.
  • Partnership with Toast enhances delivery network, potentially increasing restaurant order volumes.
  • Investment in Pony.ai positions Uber at the forefront of autonomous driving innovation.

What critics are saying

  • FTC investigation into subscription policies may lead to regulatory penalties for Uber.
  • NYC's proposed insurance changes could increase costs, reducing available Uber drivers.
  • Adoption of Pony.ai's technology may expose Uber to regulatory and technological challenges.

What makes Uber unique

  • Uber's global platform offers diverse services from ride-hailing to freight deliveries.
  • The company emphasizes safety with driver background checks and real-time verification processes.
  • Uber's commission-based model supports flexible earnings for drivers worldwide.

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