Senior Engineering Manager - Applied AI

About the Role

Uber's Applied AI team is at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to enhance the Uber experience for millions of users globally. We are seeking a highly technical Senior Engineering Manager to lead our dynamic team of engineers and AI experts. This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of AI and ML applications.

- What You Will Do -

1. Oversee a team of engineers and AI experts, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
2. Provide technical direction for AI projects, ensuring the application of best practices and cutting-edge technologies.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align AI initiatives with business objectives.
4. Manage multiple AI projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
5. Stay current with the latest advancements in AI/ML and integrate new technologies into the team's work.

- Basic Qualifications -

1. Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
2. 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a technical leadership role.
3. Proven expertise in AI and machine learning, including supervised and unsupervised learning, neural networks, natural language processing, computer vision, or reinforcement learning.
4. Experience deploying AI/ML models in production environments at scale.
5. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
6. Strong familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, etc.
7. Excellent problem-solving skills and a track record of navigating complex technical challenges.
8. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and inspire a team.

- Preferred Qualifications -

1. Publications or contributions to AI/ML research in top conferences or journals.
2. Demonstrated success in managing and delivering large-scale AI projects.
3. Experience in modern generative AI, such as transformer architectures, diffusion models, and prompting.

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$252,000 per year - USD$280,000 per year. You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link .