[Remote] Senior Applied Scientist - Shipper Pricing

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Uber Freight is a company that helps organizations move goods more reliably and efficiently. They are seeking a Senior Applied Scientist to develop and improve algorithms for real-time bidding on shipper freight using machine learning and optimization techniques, collaborating with various teams to influence key business metrics.ResponsibilitiesDevelop creative algorithms for optimally trading off gross revenue and net revenue when bidding on shipper freight in real time across a variety of settings, e.g., open auctions, sealed auctions, reverse waterfall auctions, etcPrototype and evaluate solutions using statistical analysis and simulationCollaborate with engineering teams to deploy, experimentally evaluate, and productionize these solutionsLeverage data to understand product performance and identify improvement opportunities, including analyzing potential causal factorsEstablish standard methodologies for data science, including modeling, coding, analytics, and experimentationCommunicate findings and insights to senior management and cross-functional teamsProvide recommendations to assist quick product ideation and feature launch decisionsSkillsPh.D. or M.S. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or Operations Research, or equivalent technical background with exceptional demonstrated impact4+ years of experience in developing and deploying machine learning models and optimization algorithms in production environments, delivering measurable business impact over multiple quarters and making significant technical contributionsExperience with designing, executing and analyzing experiments to measure the impact of changes to production ML modelsExpertise in observational causal inference or statistical analysisProficiency in Python, SQL and SparkExperience developing NN algorithmsExperience in developing and deploying pricing algorithms for multi-sided real-time marketplaces with strategic agent behaviorExperience leading complex technical projects and influencing the scope and output of othersTrack record of translating ambiguous business problems into technical solutions and driving multi-functional projectsExcellent communication skills to lead initiatives and collaborate effectively with cross-functional partnersExperience in reinforcement learning and causal machine learningBenefitsCompany sponsored health planDental and vision benefits401k matchFinancial and mental wellness benefitsParental leaveShort- and long-term disability coverageLife insurancePerformance or sales incentive bonus programParticipation in Uber Freight equity awardsCompany OverviewUber Freight is the logistics arm of Uber that helps truck drivers connect with shipping companies. It is a sub-organization of Uber. It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.uberfreight.com.Company H1B SponsorshipUber Freight has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 78 in 2025, 33 in 2024, 103 in 2023, 9 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.