Senior Data Scientist - Safety

About the Team

At Uber, the Safety Data Science team is at the forefront of using advanced analytics and experimentation to ensure a safer experience across all our platforms. Our work spans cross-functionally across Uber's ecosystem, impacting everything from Mobility to Delivery and more.

About the Role

As a Senior Data Scientist on our Safety Data Science team based in São Paulo, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing solutions that will enhance the safety of our platform. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about applying data science to real-world safety challenges and enjoys working closely with Business Specialists, Product Managers, Software Engineers and fellow Data Scientists, in problems reaching a global audience.

This role requires a strong analytical mindset, the ability to solve complex problems, influence product direction, optimize processes, and communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What You'll Do

• Statistical Experimentation: Plan, Design and Analyze A/B tests and other experimentation methodologies to measure the impact of product features and initiatives, ensuring data quality, accurate measurements and statistical rigor.
• Data Analysis & Insights: Conduct exploratory data analysis, hypothesis testing, and build solutions to uncover actionable insights that will inform business strategies and product improvements.
• Collaborationc with Stakeholders: Partner with key stakeholders across the business to identify opportunities to leverage data to drive business solutions, and present complex findings in a clear and concise manner to stakeholders at all levels, translating technical analyses into strategic recommendations.
• Product Analytics: Work closely with product teams to define metrics, monitor key performance indicators, and provide data-driven recommendations that improve operational efficiency and process governance.
• Data Quality: Collaborate with engineering teams to develop and maintain data pipelines and dashboards that enable scalable analysis and reporting across the organization.

What You'll Need

• Experience: 5+ years in Data Science, with a strong foundation in A/B testing and statistical experimentation.
• Proficiency in SQL is essential; experience with Python, and familiarity with big data tools like Spark is highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly to various stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

Why Uber?

Join us to help shape the future of safety at Uber. This is not just another job-it's an opportunity to apply your data science skills to protect our users and ensure that our platforms are safe, reliable, and trustworthy across the globe.

We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let's move the world forward, together.

Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.

Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to [email protected].

We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let's move the world forward, together.

Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.

Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to [email protected].