Lead Logistics Engineer: Scale Network Optimization

Uber Freight; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Uber Freight is seeking a Lead Logistics Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize complex freight networks at scale. This role blends data, technology, and operations to drive efficiency, service, and profitability across the network.

The ideal candidate combines freight economics knowledge with advanced analytical skills, translating insights into scalable, repeatable solutions and partnering with Product, Operations, Data Science, and Leadership to deliver measurable impact.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, freight brokerage, or supply chain network design.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and Excel (complex formulas, scenario modeling).
• Experience building dashboards and operational metrics in Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with databases, ETL workflows, and large scale operational datasets.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize freight routing, capacity utilization, and cost structures across complex transportation networks.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs using BI tools to support decision making.
• Collaborate with Product, Operations, Engineering, and Analytics to implement data-backed solutions.

Skills

SQL

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Dashboard development

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

ETL workflows

Databases

Python

GCP

Job description

Uber Freight is seeking a Lead Logistics Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize complex freight networks at scale. This role blends data, technology, and operations to drive efficiency, service, and profitability across the network.

The ideal candidate combines freight economics knowledge with advanced analytical skills, translating insights into scalable, repeatable solutions and partnering with Product, Operations, Data Science, and Leadership to deliver measurable impact.