Senior Data Scientist, Tech

Full Timesenior

New York, New York, USPosted 21 days ago

Role Overview

Uber is hiring a Senior Data Scientist, Tech. This is a full-time role in New York, New York. Part of Uber's Risk hiring, posted 3 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Risk roles is $100k-$160k (based on 23 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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About the Role

As a Senior Systems Engineer in our Autonomous Mobility & Delivery (AM&D) group, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of autonomous transportation at Uber.

You will be responsible for the safety of the technical frameworks that allow Uber to integrate seamlessly with various autonomous vehicle (AV) partners while developing our own internal autonomous offerings. This role sits at the intersection of cutting-edge robotics, safety-critical systems, and complex platform integration. This role is on Uber's Autonomous Mobility and Delivery Safety team and reports to the Senior Manager, Systems Engineering, Autonomous Mobility & Delivery Autonomous Mobility & Delivery.

What You Will Need / Bonus Points

What You Will Do -
Define partner-agnostic solutions: Develop and standardize technical safety solutions and frameworks that expedite the go-to-market process for diverse autonomous vehicle tech providers and AV fleet operators on the Uber platform.
Define safety requirements for Uber-built autonomous offerings: Lead the elicitation and documentation of high-level and detailed system safety requirements for Uber's proprietary autonomous technology and platform services.
Develop V&V strategies: Design comprehensive Verification and Validation (V&V) strategies for both internal Uber solutions and the complex technical interactions between Uber's platform and external AV Partner systems to ensure solutions meet Uber's safety bar.
Safety Risk Assessment: Lead technical safety risk assessments to ensure that all AV partner integrations meet Uber's rigorous safety and performance standards.
Influence Strategic Decisions: Act as a technical subject matter expert to influence long-term product roadmaps and strategic partnerships, ensuring technical feasibility and safety are at the forefront of business decisions.

Apply AI responsibly: Evaluate and integrate AI/ML-driven approaches to enhance safety validation and risk identification, while ensuring appropriate oversight, traceability, and compliance with safety standards.

Basic Qualifications -
Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
7+ years of experience in systems engineering, with a significant focus on complex hardware/software integrations.
Proven track record in the Autonomous Vehicle industry, specifically within safety-critical systems.
Experience with V&V methodologies (e.g., ISO 26262, SOTIF/ISO 21448).
Preferred Qualifications -
Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a relevant engineering discipline.
Experience defining cross-functional system architectures for large-scale distributed systems.
Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and executive leadership.
Experience leveraging AI/ML tools in engineering workflows or safety analysis

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What does a Senior Data Scientist, Tech at Uber earn?

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When was the Senior Data Scientist, Tech role at Uber posted?

This role was posted on June 18, 2026 (21 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Senior Data Scientist, Tech role at Uber require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Uber lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.