
Data Scientist, People Analytics
Role summary
We are seeking a Data Scientist specializing in People Analytics to join our team. This role requires a blend of strong quantitative skills and a deep interest in human behavior, operating at the intersection of business analytics consulting and employee insights. You will drive company-level workforce strategy by leading high-impact analytics to inform decisions on engagement, retention, and organizational health. Responsibilities include applying advanced statistical modeling, causal inference, experimentation, and machine learning to people data, analyzing survey and behavioral data, and improving measurement approaches. You will also influence stakeholders at all levels by communicating complex findings clearly and acting as a thought partner to senior leaders.
About the Role
We are looking for a data scientist who combines strong quantitative rigor with a deep interest in human behavior. This role sits at the intersection of business analytics consulting and employee listening, shaping company-wide decisions through advanced analytics, survey insights, and behavioral data.
Role and Responsibilities
Drive company-level workforce strategy
- Lead high-impact analytics that inform strategic decisions on engagement, retention, performance, and organizational health
- Translate ambiguous business questions into structured analytical frameworks and measurable outcomes
Apply advanced quantitative methods to people data
- Use statistical modeling, causal inference, experimentation, and/or machine learning to understand employee behavior and outcomes
- Work with messy, real-world people data and integrate multiple data sources (survey, HRIS, behavioral data)
Evolve employee listening analytics
- Analyze Uber-wide survey data and behavioral signals (e.g., organizational network analytics)
- Improve measurement approaches (survey design) and uncover actionable insights on employee experience
Influence stakeholders at all levels
- Communicate complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Act as a thought partner to senior leaders, shaping decisions with data-backed recommendations
What the Candidate Will Need / Bonus Points
- Basic Qualifications -
- Master's or PhD in a quantitative field (e.g., I/O Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Behavioral Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or related)
- Proficiency in SQL
2+ years of industry experience using Python or R to analyze large-scale datasets
- Preferred Qualifications -
- PhD with 1+ years, or MS with 3+ years of experience in applied research or data science (ideally in a fast-paced, tech environment)
- Strong foundation in statistical modeling, causal inference, experimentation, and/or machine learning
- Background in people analytics, HR data, or behavioral science applications
- Experience with survey design and measurement, and/or organizational network analysis (ONA)
Demonstrated ability to leverage GenAI tools to automate, augment, or scale data analysis, insight generation, or research workflows
For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$142,000 per year - USD$158,000 per year. You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://jobs.uber.com/en/benefits.
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