Senior Applied Scientist - Inventory ML & Deployment
Uber
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San Francisco, CA · $174k–$194k a year · Posted November 2, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $183,750 a year. Across 36 open senior applied scientist listings that state pay, the middle half runs $188,500 to $218,000 and the median is $202,000. That is 9% below the median, below the middle half of those listings.
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About the job
Uber is looking for a Senior Applied Scientist based in San Francisco, CA, to tackle challenging problems using data. You will build and own Machine Learning models for inventory management while collaborating with team members to analyze new opportunities. Qualifications...