Sr Software Engineer - Machine Learning at Uber

### About the RoleUber Marketplace is at the heart of Uber’s business, with Rider Pricing & Incentives playing a critical role
Our team’s mission is to drive revenue growth, ridership growth and Uber’s profitability through advanced machine learning and data science
We build reliable, scalable platforms that optimize rider pricing, real-time and offline promotions, including discounts, and personalized messaging.Rider Incentives is a fast-moving, high-opportunity space where you’ll have the chance to make a significant impact on the business
You’ll take ownership of key ML, serving, and optimization system components, with the leeway to define and execute your vision while influencing product direction.In this role, you'll apply advanced machine learning technologies—including deep learning, generative AI for personalized communications, causal modeling, and reinforcement learning—to optimize pricing strategies and promotional systems.### What You’ll Do- Develop and implement machine learning and optimization solutions to solve critical business challenges, including rider pricing, discounts, promotion targeting, and personalized messaging.- Build and scale models and systems for real-time and offline promotions, ensuring effective promotion targeting and personalized experiences for riders.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and drive measurable business outcomes.- Take ownership of key ML, serving, and optimization system components that directly impact Uber’s growth.Basic Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field, with 5+ years of full-time engineering experience.- Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Java, Python, Go).- Experience with machine learning and optimization algorithms.### Preferred Qualifications- PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field, with 2+ years of full-time engineering experience.- Experience solving complex business problems by translating them into machine learning and optimization solutions.- Familiarity with large-scale data systems (e.g., Spark, Hive) and experience building production-ready algorithmic systems.- Strong background in deep learning, generative AI, causal modeling, and reinforcement learning.For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$185,000 per year - USD$205,500 per year.For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$185,000 per year - USD$205,500 per year.For all US locations, 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
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