Graduate 2026 PhD Scientist II (AEA/ASSA Economists Only), US
About the role
About the Role
Uber is looking for economists with a passion for tackling hard problems with real-world impact. We are economists, statisticians, operations researchers, and computer scientists who combine theoretical insight with rigorous data analysis to expand the value created across Uber's real-time marketplaces. Economists at Uber work on teams across the company in a variety of roles; we will match hires to roles best suiting their interests and expertise.
Economists at Uber solve key business problems. Responsibilities are varied but include designing pricing, incentives, and subscription structures; modeling and estimating long-term consumer behavior; developing novel approaches for marketplace experimentation; and creating ML-driven optimization of marketplace levers. Markets are at the heart of our business model, and economists are central to our strategic decisions and algorithmic solutions.
We hire economists to be economists, not generic data scientists. Uber is the ideal first job for a new PhD economist looking to work in industry-you'll learn how to be effective in a dynamic and successful company that's already convinced of the value and potential of economic thinking, alongside experienced economists in technical and organizational leadership positions.
(We're also interested in professors looking to move into industry/tech jobs.)
What You'll Do
- Solve ambiguous, challenging business problems using data-driven approaches
- Work closely with multi-functional leads to develop a technical vision and drive team direction
- Develop new methodologies for data science including modeling, coding, analytics, optimization, and experimentation
- Present findings to business leaders to inform decisions
- Design product experiments and interpret the results to draw detailed and impactful conclusions
Basic Qualifications
- Completing or recently completed a Ph.D. in Economics or related field
- Proficiency with analytical tools like R/Python/Matlab/Stata/EViews
- Strong problem solving and analytical abilities
- Experience with causal inference, exploratory data analysis, statistical analysis and model development
- Complete application submitted through ASSA JOE
Preferred Qualifications
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Ability to think creatively and insightfully about business-relevant economic problems
-
Familiarity with relational databases and SQL
-
Foundational programming skills in R/Python/C/C++/Java and the desire to learn
-
Experience in experimental design and analysis (e.g., A/B and market-level experiments), as well as in causal inference with observational data Experience in algorithm development and prototyping
For Canada-based roles: The base salary range for this role is CAD$136,000 per year - CAD$151,000 per year. For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$155,000 per year - USD$172,000 per year. For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$155,000 per year - USD$172,000 per year. For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$155,000 per year - USD$172,000 per year. For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$155,000 per year - USD$172,000 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. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.
About Uber
We are Uber. The go-getters. The kind of people who are relentless about our mission to help people go anywhere and get anything and earn their way. Movement is what we power. It’s our lifeblood. It runs through our veins. It’s what gets us out of bed each morning. It pushes us to constantly reimagine how we can move better. For you. For all the places you want to go. For all the things you want to get. For all the ways you want to earn. Across the entire world. In real time. At the incredible speed of now.
The idea for Uber was born on a snowy night in Paris in 2008, and ever since then our DNA of reimagination and reinvention carries on. We’ve grown into a global platform powering flexible earnings and the movement of people and things in ever expanding ways. We’ve gone from connecting rides on 4 wheels to 2 wheels to 18-wheel freight deliveries. From takeout meals to daily essentials to prescription drugs to just about anything you need at any time and earning your way. From drivers with background checks to real-time verification, safety is a top priority every single day. At Uber, the pursuit of reimagination is never finished, never stops, and is always just beginning.
Graduate 2026 PhD Scientist II (AEA/ASSA Economists Only), US
About the role
About the Role
Uber is looking for economists with a passion for tackling hard problems with real-world impact. We are economists, statisticians, operations researchers, and computer scientists who combine theoretical insight with rigorous data analysis to expand the value created across Uber's real-time marketplaces. Economists at Uber work on teams across the company in a variety of roles; we will match hires to roles best suiting their interests and expertise.
Economists at Uber solve key business problems. Responsibilities are varied but include designing pricing, incentives, and subscription structures; modeling and estimating long-term consumer behavior; developing novel approaches for marketplace experimentation; and creating ML-driven optimization of marketplace levers. Markets are at the heart of our business model, and economists are central to our strategic decisions and algorithmic solutions.
We hire economists to be economists, not generic data scientists. Uber is the ideal first job for a new PhD economist looking to work in industry-you'll learn how to be effective in a dynamic and successful company that's already convinced of the value and potential of economic thinking, alongside experienced economists in technical and organizational leadership positions.
(We're also interested in professors looking to move into industry/tech jobs.)
What You'll Do
- Solve ambiguous, challenging business problems using data-driven approaches
- Work closely with multi-functional leads to develop a technical vision and drive team direction
- Develop new methodologies for data science including modeling, coding, analytics, optimization, and experimentation
- Present findings to business leaders to inform decisions
- Design product experiments and interpret the results to draw detailed and impactful conclusions
Basic Qualifications
- Completing or recently completed a Ph.D. in Economics or related field
- Proficiency with analytical tools like R/Python/Matlab/Stata/EViews
- Strong problem solving and analytical abilities
- Experience with causal inference, exploratory data analysis, statistical analysis and model development
- Complete application submitted through ASSA JOE
Preferred Qualifications
-
Ability to think creatively and insightfully about business-relevant economic problems
-
Familiarity with relational databases and SQL
-
Foundational programming skills in R/Python/C/C++/Java and the desire to learn
-
Experience in experimental design and analysis (e.g., A/B and market-level experiments), as well as in causal inference with observational data Experience in algorithm development and prototyping
For Canada-based roles: The base salary range for this role is CAD$136,000 per year - CAD$151,000 per year. For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$155,000 per year - USD$172,000 per year. For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$155,000 per year - USD$172,000 per year. For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$155,000 per year - USD$172,000 per year. For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$155,000 per year - USD$172,000 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. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.
About Uber
We are Uber. The go-getters. The kind of people who are relentless about our mission to help people go anywhere and get anything and earn their way. Movement is what we power. It’s our lifeblood. It runs through our veins. It’s what gets us out of bed each morning. It pushes us to constantly reimagine how we can move better. For you. For all the places you want to go. For all the things you want to get. For all the ways you want to earn. Across the entire world. In real time. At the incredible speed of now.
The idea for Uber was born on a snowy night in Paris in 2008, and ever since then our DNA of reimagination and reinvention carries on. We’ve grown into a global platform powering flexible earnings and the movement of people and things in ever expanding ways. We’ve gone from connecting rides on 4 wheels to 2 wheels to 18-wheel freight deliveries. From takeout meals to daily essentials to prescription drugs to just about anything you need at any time and earning your way. From drivers with background checks to real-time verification, safety is a top priority every single day. At Uber, the pursuit of reimagination is never finished, never stops, and is always just beginning.