Machine Learning Scientist Interview Experience - New York, New York
February 1, 2016
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
They asked some questions about statistical problems Uber is facing.
Next, they asked detailed questions about my previous research projects.
The next interview phase was an assignment on a hypothetical Uber problem that I had three days to answer. It was more like an open-ended project.
Questions
Detailed questions about my previous research projects.
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Uber's interview process for their Machine Learning Scientist roles in New York, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Uber's Machine Learning Scientist interview process in New York, New York.
Uber Work Experiences
4.0
Maturing company, but moves fast
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
July 21, 2021
Pros: Lots of smart people.
Moves fast for a large company.
Emphasis on career growth and individual preference for work.
Cons: On-prem servers and internally built tools sometimes slow and limit development. There's a lot of focus on improving margins incrementally on rides/eats rather than big step changes, but this could be a sign of a maturing industry.
3.0
Recently, the company/management has taken a turn for the worse
Staff Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
February 13, 2025
Pros: There are a few teams in infra, SWN in particular. That seems to be okay. I'd stay away for the most part.
Cons: Infra: Used to be a good place. Then MSFT management came in a few years back, and it's been bad ever since.
5.0
The best engineering talent in the world
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
December 10, 2016
Pros: - Awesome & supportive team.
- Surrounded by smart, driven people.
- Perks are amazing: Uber credits, free lunches, breakfasts, and dinners.
- Not as much politics as you would expect for a tier 1 engineering company.
- Still feels like a startup, and everyone hustles appropriately.
Cons: Some people expect Uber to be at the same organizational level as a Facebook or a Google, but we are still so young. This leads some people to complain about minor issues, like the quality of food or a lack of process.
Some people are here just waiting for an IPO and not because they are passionate about Uber.
- 4.0Maturing company, but moves fastSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJuly 21, 2021Pros: Lots of smart people. Moves fast for a large company. Emphasis on career growth and individual preference for work.Cons: On-prem servers and internally built tools sometimes slow and limit development. There's a lot of focus on improving margins incrementally on rides/eats rather than big step changes, but this could be a sign of a maturing industry.
- 3.0Recently, the company/management has taken a turn for the worseStaff Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesFebruary 13, 2025Pros: There are a few teams in infra, SWN in particular. That seems to be okay. I'd stay away for the most part.Cons: Infra: Used to be a good place. Then MSFT management came in a few years back, and it's been bad ever since.
- 5.0The best engineering talent in the worldSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesDecember 10, 2016Pros: - Awesome & supportive team. - Surrounded by smart, driven people. - Perks are amazing: Uber credits, free lunches, breakfasts, and dinners. - Not as much politics as you would expect for a tier 1 engineering company. - Still feels like a startup, and everyone hustles appropriately.Cons: Some people expect Uber to be at the same organizational level as a Facebook or a Google, but we are still so young. This leads some people to complain about minor issues, like the quality of food or a lack of process. Some people are here just waiting for an IPO and not because they are passionate about Uber.
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