> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1063739-staff-software-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1063739-staff-software-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer - **Company:** Uber - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Distributed Systems, Game Theory, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Software Deployment, Reinforcement Learning, Feature Engineering, Deep Learning, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Marketplace - **Published:** June 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/64773741E0FE4A87AA0217594524CC0E/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelors (or higher) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Operations Research, or related quantitative field * 7+ years of experience building and deploying ML models in large-scale production environments * Expert-level proficiency in modern ML frameworks and distributed computing platforms * Proven track record of leading complex ML projects from research through production with significant measurable business impact * Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Go with experience building production ML systems * Technical leadership experience including mentoring senior engineers and driving cross-team technical initiatives, * Deep expertise across multiple areas including: Deep Learning, Causal Inference, Reinforcement Learning, Multi-objective Optimization, and Algorithmic Game Theory * Experience with feature engineering, model serving, and ML infrastructure at scale (handling millions of predictions per second) * Marketplace or two-sided platform ML experience with understanding of supply-demand dynamics and pricing mechanisms * Publications or patents in applied machine learning, particularly in areas relevant to optimization, pricing, or marketplace dynamics * Experience with causal inference methodologies and their application to business problems with network effects * Reinforcement learning experience in production environments with long-term optimization and strategic agent considerations * Technical leadership experience including mentoring senior engineers and driving cross-team technical initiatives * Experience with real-time ML systems requiring low-latency inference and high-throughput model serving * Background in economics, operations research, or related quantitative disciplines with application to marketplace problems ## Description The Courier Pricing team sits within Uber's Delivery Marketplace org and plays a key role in shaping pricing across food, grocery, and other delivery verticals. We work closely with cross-functional teams to develop scalable pricing products that keep our marketplace efficient, reliable, and ready to grow. As a Staff Machine Learning Engineer, you'll build a world-class pricing system that efficiently prices every offer made to Uber's delivery partners-impacting hundreds of millions of consumers and millions of merchants worldwide. What You Will Do Technical Leadership & Innovation * Lead the design and implementation of advanced ML systems for courier pricing algorithms serving millions of couriers * Own end-to-end ML model lifecycle from research through production deployment and continuous optimization Platform & Architecture * Build scalable ML architecture and feature management systems supporting Courier Pricing and broader Marketplace teams * Design experimentation frameworks enabling rapid testing of pricing algorithms using A/B, Switchback, Synthetic Control, and other experimental methodologies * Establish ML engineering best practices, monitoring, and operational excellence across the organization * Create platform abstractions that enable other ML engineers to iterate faster on pricing algorithms Cross-Functional Impact * Collaborate with Marketplace Engineering and Science teams to productionize cutting-edge ML research * Work with Platform Engineering teams to ensure ML systems meet reliability and performance standards * Influence technical roadmaps across multiple teams through technical leadership and strategic thinking Team Development * Mentor and grow senior ML engineers, establishing technical standards and engineering culture * Lead technical discussions and architecture reviews for complex ML systems ## Related Videos - [Developer Experience, Platform Engineering and AI powered Apps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/990-developer-experience-platform-engineering-and-ai-powered-apps) - [Launching a marketplace on-time: A lesson in taking shortcuts using spreadsheets!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/477-launching-a-marketplace-on-time-a-lesson-in-taking-shortcuts-using-spreadsheets) - [Solving the puzzle: Leveraging machine learning for effective root cause analysis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1518-solving-the-puzzle-leveraging-machine-learning-for-effective-root-cause-analysis) - [Machine learning in the browser with TensorFlowjs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/155-machine-learning-in-the-browser-with-tensorflowjs) - [ Your Code Is the Sales Team Now](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100327-your-code-is-the-sales-team-now) - [How to Monetize Your APIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/749-how-to-monetize-your-apis) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Are Software Engineer Wages Being Pushed Down? A Report on Tech Salaries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/417-are-software-engineer-wages-being-pushed-down-a-report-on-tech-salaries) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/162-highest-paying-tech-companies-in-europe) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe)