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Uberfreight· Posted Nov 4, 2026

Applied Scientist III - Shipper Pricing

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$125k–$152k

H1B: no

Uberfreight The Applied Scientist III develops machine learning and optimization algorithms for Uber Freight’s shipper pricing. They collaborate cross-functionally to deploy and evaluate real-time bidding solutions.

Responsibilities

As an Applied Scientist III on the Shipper Pricing team, you will apply machine learning, casual inference and optimization techniques to develop and improve Uber Freight’s algorithms for real time bidding on shipper freight. You will have a direct impact on Uber Freight’s key business metrics and work closely with senior ICs to shape the technical direction for this area. You will collaborate closely with Product, Operations, Engineering, and other scientists in the department on a daily basis.
What the Candidate Will Do
Develop creative algorithms for optimally trading off gross revenue and net revenue when bidding on shipper freight in real time across a variety of settings, e.g., open auctions, sealed auctions, reverse waterfall auctions, etc.
Prototype and evaluate solutions using statistical analysis and simulation.
Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy, experimentally evaluate, and productionize these solutions.
Leverage data to understand product performance and identify improvement opportunities, including analyzing potential causal factors.
Establish standard methodologies for data science, including modeling, coding, analytics, and experimentation.
Communicate findings and insights to senior management and cross-functional teams.
Provide recommendations to assist quick product ideation and feature launch decisions.

Qualification

Proficiency in designingProficiency in PythonExperience developing NN algorithms

Required

M.S. or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or Operations Research, or equivalent technical background
3+ years of experience in developing and deploying machine learning models and optimization algorithms in production environments
Proficiency in designing, launching, and analyzing A/B tests or other types of online experiments
Expertise in observational causal inference or statistical analysis
Proficiency in Python, SQL and Spark

Preferred

Experience developing NN algorithms
Experience in developing and deploying pricing algorithms for multi-sided real-time marketplaces with strategic agent behavior
Track record of translating ambiguous business problems into technical solutions
Excellent communication skills to lead initiatives and collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners
Familiarity with reinforcement learning and causal machine learning

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Equity/RSU
Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Wellness

Company

Uberfreight

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10000+ employees

Transportation

Founded 2009

Source: greenhouse

Active within the past hour

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