Uber Director Science - Marketplace 

United States, West Virginia 

852254651

Sr. Director, Engineering

About the Role

This role will help build and optimize Marketplace Matching and Pricing technology for our drivers and riders. The Uber Marketplace is designed to move riders & drivers efficiently from where they are to where they want to go. With our unique and scalable technology stack, you will help launch competitive differentiators that will grow Uber as the preferred platform of choice for our customers. You will lead with deep customer empathy, and rely on data and user research to make informed decisions with solid product instincts.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a team of scientists to deliver insights and solutions to support both the technology and understanding of customer support.
• Drive rigor in our data science approaches to customer support problems; these approaches include machine learning, experimentation, causal learning, time series analysis, and natural language processing
• Work with a cross-functional team that includes product management, engineering, operations, and others to execute projects
• Use data to to solve ambiguous, meaningful business problems impacting our everyday customers

What You’ll Need

• BS degree in Math, Economics, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Engineering, or other quantitative fields
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with 5 years of people management experience

Bonus Points If

• Ph.D. degree in Math, Economics, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Engineering, or other quantitative fields
• Experience in leading science teams, including mentoring and coaching people managers
• Knowledge of underlying mathematical foundations of statistics, machine learning, optimization, economics, and analytics
• Experience with experimental design, exploratory data analysis, statistical analysis, testing, and model development
• Proficient in both a data ETL language (e.g. SQL) and a scripting language like Python or R for data analysis
• Track record in prioritizing and driving multiple work-streams forward simultaneously
• Ability to empower a team while providing them with career paths that align with business goals
• Proven track record of collaborating with and influencing stakeholders
• Principled yet pragmatic, having conviction and being authentic in your approach, but situationally aware enough to adapt when needed.
• Sound business judgment, ability to influence others, and strong analytical thinking skills
• Outstanding storyteller with the ability to articulate a clear vision that balances principled decision-making, user empathy, and data analysis

Perks

• The rare opportunity to change the world such that everyone around you is using the product you built. We’re not just another social web app, we’re moving real people and assets and reinventing transportation and logistics globally
• Sharp, motivated co-workers in a fun office environment

Benefits (U.S.)

• 401(k) plan, ESPP, gym reimbursement, paid company holidays and Uber credits.
• Full medical/dental/vision package to fit your needs.
• Unlimited vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need it.

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$270,000 per year - USD$300,000 per year.

You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link .