Manager, Science (Investments)

Uber • Sunnyvale, CA

107d • $212,000 - $235,500

About The Position

Lead a high-performing team of scientists working to optimize Uber's Mobility business. This role will focus on applied and data science to intelligently optimize pricing and incentives allocations globally to meet near-term business goals while simultaneously optimizing for long-term enterprise value.

Requirements

• Experience leading high-performing scientists, economists, and applied researchers in an industrial marketplace setting.
• Solid understanding of experimentation and causal inference applied at scale.
• Familiarity with machine learning algorithms, optimization, and simulation strategies.
• Ability to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Statistics, Economics, Operations Research or a similar field.
• 3+ years of data-science management experience with at least 5 direct reports.
• Record of significant technical contributions in a large-scale marketplace setting.

Responsibilities

• Guide a team of applied and data scientists working on challenging problems at the interface of statistics, economics, optimization, and machine learning.
• Collaborate closely with crossfunctional partners in engineering, product, and operations roles.
• Serve as a role model and leader for a broader Science organization spanning multiple subteams.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program.
• May be offered an equity award & other types of compensation.
• Eligible for various benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees