Software Engineer II - Machine Learning Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Uber’s bonus program

Equity award

401(k)

Various benefits

Job summary

Uber’s Consumer Incentives team is seeking a Software Engineer II - Machine Learning Engineer in Seattle, WA. You’ll own end-to-end ML projects—from scoping and offline evaluation to experimentation, deployment, and post-launch maintenance—with collaboration across product, operations, and data science teams.

The role emphasizes building scalable AI/ML systems and distributed infrastructure to impact hundreds of millions of users globally.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an AI/ML/optimization role, or a PhD in CS, OR, EE, Statistics, etc.
• Proficiency in Python, Go, or Java.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional partners.
• A strong sense of ownership to carry projects end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Launch products that support key consumer experience and business outcomes.
• Drive projects through full lifecycle: scoping, offline evaluation, experiments, production deployment, post-launch maintenance.
• Design, tune, and improve systems and algorithms at scale.
• Partner with product management, operations, and data science to align with business goals.

Skills

3+ years AI/ML/optimization

Python

Go

Java

Strong communication skills

Ownership

Tools

Go

Python

Java

Job description

Uber’s Consumer Incentives team builds AI/ML-powered intelligence and scalable distributed systems that help shape customer experiences across grocery and food. As a Software Engineer II - Machine Learning Engineer, you’ll work end-to-end, from scoping and offline evaluation through experimentation, production deployment, and post-launch maintenance.

This role is based in Seattle, WA (onsite), with a base salary range of USD 171,000 - 190,000 per year. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver product outcomes at scale for hundreds of millions of global users.

What you’ll do

• Launch products that support key consumer experience and business outcomes.
• Drive projects through the full lifecycle, including scoping, offline evaluation, experimental testing, production deployment, and post-launch maintenance.
• Design, tune, and improve systems and algorithms capable of operating at scale.
• Partner with teams across product management, operations, and data science to align work with business goals.

What you bring

• 3+ years of experience in an AI/ML/optimization role, or a PhD in a relevant field (CS, OR, EE, Statistics, etc.).
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Go, or Java.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners.
• A strong sense of ownership to carry projects end-to-end.

Technologies

• Python
• Go
• Java

About the team

The Consumer Incentives team supports Uber’s growth and long-term profitability by creating seamless, affordable, and enjoyable customer experiences. This is done by building AI/ML-powered intelligence and sophisticated distributed systems at scale across key business areas such as grocery and food.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering large-scale consumer products.
• Experience developing, evaluating, and deploying ML models and algorithms in production.
• Experience in experimental design and causal inference.

Compensation and benefits

• Eligible to participate in Uber’s bonus program.
• May be offered an equity award and other types of comp.
• Eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan.
• Eligible for various benefits.

Office requirements

Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time in-office. Some roles, such as those at greenlight hubs, require full-time in-office presence.