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Policy Applied Scientist – Earnings Policy

Policy Applied Scientist – Earnings Policy

CompanyUber
LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
Salary$155000 – $172000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, math, computer science, or another quantitative field
  • Familiarity with Python
  • Demonstrated experience conducting statistical or econometric analysis and synthesizing results into clear, actionable insights
  • A track record of working independently and conducting research with minimal oversight

Responsibilities

  • Automate the production of fair and accurate earnings statistics; maintain and improve automated reporting pipelines and dashboards for aggregate earnings statistics
  • Generate research-driven insights on Uber earners’ income, ensuring fairness and accuracy in all public earnings claims
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, legal, policy, operations, engineering, and other teams to translate complex earnings data and risk assessments for a wide range of audiences
  • Evangelize best practices and advocate for a unified Uber narrative on driver/courier earnings, actively reducing reputational and policy risks

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with earnings, labor economics, or policy research, especially involving gig platforms or marketplaces
  • 2+ years’ experience in applied science in a business setting
  • Exceptional communication skills, with ability to collaborate cross-functionally and translate technical findings for non-technical audiences
  • Experience maintaining and using large data pipelines and dashboards
  • Experience with dashboarding tools, SQL, cloud-based data platforms, and AI coding tools
  • Ability to work independently and proactively identify research questions and data issues relevant to business or policy
  • Project management skills and experience working in a cross-functional environment with researchers, engineers, and business leaders
  • Passion for Uber’s mission and for helping shape fair, transparent narratives about driver and courier earnings