Manager II, Applied Science (Safety)

**About the Role** We are looking for a Manager II, Applied Science, to lead a global team of data scientists and applied scientists towards high-quality science output to make an impact on safety for all users on the Uber platform. Own end-to-end science lifecycle on high-visibility safety projects, including deep dive analysis, modeling, experimentation design and readout, causal inference, and metrics monitoring and product iteration. Work closely with Uber's Core Services Product Managers, Engineers, and Operations Team to understand new opportunities and be a thought partner in solutioning. \-\-\-\- What You Will Do ---- 1. Lead a global team of data scientists and applied scientists towards high-quality science output to make an impact on safety for all users on the Uber platform. 2. Own end-to-end science lifecycle on high-visibility safety projects, including deep dive analysis, modeling, experimentation design and readout, causal inference, and metrics monitoring and product iteration 3. Work closely with Uber's Core Services Product Managers, Engineers, and Operations Team to understand new opportunities and be a thought partner in solutioning \-\-\-\- Basic Qualifications ---- 1. Ph.D., M.S. or Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or other quantitative fields. 2. Minimum 7 years of industry experience as a Scientist or equivalent (5+ years if holding a Ph.D. degree). 3. Minimum 3 years of experience in managing a team of Applied / Data Scientists with strong people leadership skills, including growing and mentoring your team members 4. Proficiency using SQL, Python, PySpark at scale with large data sets in a production environment. 5. Experienced in partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to influence and execute decisions. \-\-\-\- Preferred Qualifications ---- 1. PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or other quantitative fields. 2. 9+ years of industry experience as an (Applied / Data) Scientist or equivalent (7+ years if holding a Ph.D. degree). 3. Background in safety or risk For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$212,000 per year - USD$235,500 per year. You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link [https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits](https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits). Uber's mission is to reimagine the way the world moves for the better. Here, bold ideas create real-world impact, challenges drive growth, and speed fuels progress. What moves us, moves the world - let's move it forward, together. 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](https://forms.gle/aDWTk9k6xtMU25Y5A). 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.