Machine Learning Engineer II, Pricing

Uber; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Bonus program

Equity award

Job summary

Uber's Dynamic Supply Pricing (DSP) team develops ML models and pricing algorithms that power real-time driver earnings for billions of rides. You will design, develop, and productionize end-to-end ML solutions in a large-scale distributed system, shaping technical direction with engineers, product managers, and scientists.

Expect to work on deep learning, causal modeling, and reinforcement learning, translating ambiguous business problems into rigorous technical solutions that benefit millions

Qualifications

• Ph.D., MS or BS in CS, ML, OR, or equivalent with demonstrated impact.
• 2+ years building and deploying ML models in production at scale.
• Proficiency in Python, Scala, Java or Go.
• Experience with large-scale data systems and real-time processing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and productionize end-to-end ML solutions for large-scale distributed systems.
• Develop pricing approaches using ML, game theory, and optimization.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Deliver high-impact technical solutions to complex business problems.

Skills

Python

Scala/Java/Go

Spark

Ray

Flink

Microservices

ML models

DNNs/Transformers

Optimization

Education

Ph.D., MS or BS in CS/ML/OR

Tools

Spark

Ray

Flink

Job description

About The Role

Uber's Marketplace is at the heart of Uber's business and the Dynamic Supply Pricing (DSP) team develops the models, algorithms, signals, and large-scale distributed systems that power real-time driver pricing for billions of rides. Engineers on the team work on cutting-edge marketplace ML problems and real-time multi-objective optimizations serving 1M+ predictions/second. They regularly present $1B+ opportunities to executive stakeholders and receive close mentorship from the most senior engineers within the organization, setting you up for fast-tracked career growth and the opportunity to learn from experienced technical leaders.

We are looking for exceptional ML engineers with a track record of extraordinary impact and with a passion for building large-scale systems that optimize multi-sided real-time marketplaces. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and productionization of advanced ML models and pricing algorithms, covering deep learning, causal modeling, and reinforcement learning. You will work with engineers, product managers, and scientists to set the team's technical direction and solve some of Uber's most challenging and most complex business problems in order to provide earnings opportunities for millions of drivers worldwide.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and productionize end-to-end ML solutions for large-scale distributed systems serving billions of trips
• Develop novel pricing approaches for online marketplaces combining machine learning, algorithmic game theory, and optimization to provide earnings opportunities for millions of drivers
• Partner with senior engineers to plan the scope and execution of projects and mentor junior team members on design and implementation
• Work with a team of engineers, product managers, and scientists to design and deliver high-impact technical solutions to complex business problems

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.S. or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or Operations Research, or equivalent technical background with exceptional demonstrated impact
• 2+ years of experience in developing and deploying machine learning models and optimization algorithms in large-scale production environments
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Scala, Java, or Go
• Experience with large-scale data systems (e.g. Spark, Ray), real-time processing (e.g. Flink), and microservices architectures
• Experience in the development, training, productionization and monitoring of ML solutions at scale, ranging from offline pipelines to online serving and MLOps
• Familiarity with modern ML algorithms (e.g. DNNs, multi-task models, transformers) and mathematical optimization (e.g. LP, convex optimization), combined with proven ability and ambition to continuously deepen expertise in these areas

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in translating ambiguous business problems into technical solutions in a structured and principled way
• Strong communication skills, including through documentation and design discussions
• Experience in developing and deploying pricing algorithms for multi-sided real-time marketplaces with strategic agent behavior
• Experience in reinforcement learning and causal machine learning

For New York City, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $171,000 per year - USD $190,000 per year.

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $171,000 per year - USD $190,000 per year.

For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $171,000 per year - USD $190,000 per year.

For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $171,000 per year - USD $190,000 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. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits.

Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.