Senior Software Engineer - Machine Learning

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94158, San Francisco, CA, USA
In-Office
183K-223K Annually
Senior level
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
Lead end-to-end development of production ML systems for Uber Freight: identify opportunities, research algorithms (including deep learning and LLMs), prototype, deploy at scale, and monitor models. Integrate generative AI and agentic systems where valuable and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize logistics operations and network effects.
Summary Generated by Built In
Schedule: Full Time Employment
Job Type: Hybrid
Salary Type: Salary
Req #: 2536

 

No immigration sponsorship or transfer available for this role. 


About the Team

The Uber Freight team is building a better future for shipping. We believe that when shippers and carriers have the freedom to move together, the entire industry moves ahead. Our teams design and build innovative applications, infrastructure, and models to power Uber Freight. Utilizing Uber's foundational elements, these include the mobile app for Carriers, the portals and integrations that give Shipper’s access to the platform, tools for our Operations teams, and all the underlying pricing, matching, and forecasting algorithms that evolve the freight industry forward. 


What the candidate will do

As a Senior Engineer you will drive the development of high-impact solutions for Uber Freight’s marketplace and operations by leveraging a deep foundation in traditional machine learning alongside emerging Generative AI applications. You will spearhead the end-to-end lifecycle of predictive models—from identifying step-change opportunities and researching advanced techniques to overseeing rapid prototyping and robust production monitoring at scale. While your primary focus will be on optimizing logistics operations and network effects through core ML, you will also guide the team in integrating GenAI and Agentic systems where they drive the most business value, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver scalable, production-ready models that redefine efficiency. 


Basic Qualifications

  • At least 5+ years of Machine Learning engineering experience
  • Experience deploying ML models at scale using frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-Learn, or Spark MLlib
  • Experience in one or more programming languages including Python, Go or Java
  • Proven experience with designing and implementing machine learning models in production environments with large data sets
  • Deep understanding of ML theory and a broad toolkit of algorithms, including deep learning, instance-based learning, and traditional statistical models

Preferred Qualifications

  • BS, MS or PhD degree in computer science, Data Science, ML or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience with designing and implementing machine learning models in production environments applied to generative AI, applications of large language models
  • Experience in stream processing--Storm, Spark, Flink etc.-- and graph processing technologies.
  • Explain & communicate Algorithm choices, ML system design & concepts to leadership, technical peers & industry experts
  • Strong adherence to metrics driven development, with a disciplined and analytical approach to product development.

Benefits & Compensation for U.S. Employees

Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more.  US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role.

About Uber Freight 

Uber Freight helps companies move goods more reliably and efficiently. We bring together the technology, people, and transportation capacity they need, using real‑time data from millions of shipments to guide smarter decisions. That helps customers spot issues early, avoid costly surprises, and deliver on time. Uber Freight works with 1 in 3 Fortune 500 shippers across North America and manages over $17B in freight. Learn more at www.uberfreight.com.

Candidate Privacy Notice

Uber Freight is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates. We collect and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For detailed information on how we handle candidate data, please review our Candidate Privacy Notice.

EEOC

Uber Freight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

For California-based roles: The salary range for this role is $183,000.00 - $223,200.00 per year

Skills Required

  • At least 5+ years of Machine Learning engineering experience
  • Experience deploying ML models at scale using frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-Learn, or Spark MLlib
  • Experience in one or more programming languages including Python, Go or Java
  • Proven experience with designing and implementing machine learning models in production environments with large data sets
  • Deep understanding of ML theory and a broad toolkit of algorithms, including deep learning, instance-based learning, and traditional statistical models
  • BS, MS or PhD degree in computer science, Data Science, ML or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience with designing and implementing machine learning models in production environments applied to generative AI, applications of large language models
  • Experience in stream processing -- Storm, Spark, Flink etc. -- and graph processing technologies
  • Ability to explain and communicate algorithm choices, ML system design & concepts to leadership and peers
  • Strong adherence to metrics-driven development and analytical approach to product development

Uber Freight Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Uber Freight and has not been reviewed or approved by Uber Freight.

  • Healthcare Strength Corporate employee coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental/vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness support aligned with Uber’s broader offerings. Coverage spans core health areas and is positioned as a competitive, big‑company package.
  • Parental & Family Support Family‑planning support includes fertility, adoption, and surrogacy assistance, with resources for new parents. These benefits are presented as part of the standard offering for corporate employees.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Personal time off and paid leave are included, with references to generous PTO and a fully paid sabbatical after extended tenure. Time‑off policies are framed as a meaningful component of the total rewards.

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HQ: Chicago, IL
5,622 Employees

What We Do

Powering Intelligent Logistics

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