Data Scientist 2

At Uber, we reimagine the way the world moves for the better. There are several operations and technologies that enable this mission and Uber’s GSS (Global Scaled Solutions) organization leads many of those capabilities such as data annotation for AI/ML innovation, app testing, localization/internationalization, map editing, digitization programs and more. We combine technology and human intelligence optimally to run scaled programs.

The tech+ops solution coupled with Uber’s strength of building a platform for flexible work will enable enterprises world-wide to accelerate their data, AI and product journeys. While we do this, we look forward to creating flexible earnings opportunities through online tasks for millions of people across the world. Together, our tech, operations expertise and platform for knowledge work are uniquely positioned to be the best-in-class human in the loop solution for the industry.

What The Candidate Will Need / Bonus Points

—- What the Candidate Will Do —-

• Build scalable analytical frameworks to support product analytics and experiments for Uber’s New business Platform
• Own new product experimentation including plan creation, roll-out, and monitoring
• Be an invaluable partner to cross-functional teams such as engineering, product management, various data teams to deploy data quality across critical pipelines and to set up processes to triage data issues
• Develop and track metrics and reporting functions to measure and monitor risk products on our platform
• Effectively and proactively communicate insights and drive projects to drive towards team goals
• Proactively seek out opportunities to build new solutions to tackle Risk and Identity challenges
• Create and drive data quality standards and frameworks to ensure inclusion into pipeline engineering efforts

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience (Bachelor) OR 3+ years of experience (Masters) in a data-focused role such as product analytics, business analytics, business operations, or data science
• Education in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Economics, Statistics or equivalent experience
• Experience in modern programming languages (Matlab, Python) or statistical languages (SQL, SAS, R)
• Past experience with a Product / Tech company serving millions of customers on multiple platforms and countries

Preferred Qualifications

• SQL mastery. Write efficient and complex code in SQL
• Experience in Python/R and experimentation, A/B testing, and statistical modelling
• Experience in Payments or Compliance with a Product / Tech company
• Proven ability to handle and visualise large datasets, explore and utilize raw data feeds
• Love of data – you just go get the data you need and turn it into an insightful story.
• A well-organized, structured approach to problem-solving
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and entrepreneurial spirit
• Great communicator, problem-solver & confident in decision making
• Independent & autonomous, while still a strong teammate
• Enthusiastic, self-starting and thrives in changing, agile environments