Engineering Manager, Search Ranking

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join the Uber Eats Search and Discovery Team. In this role, you will lead a group of talented machine learning engineers to enhance the search experience for millions of Uber Eats users worldwide. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying state-of-the-art machine learning models and algorithms to solve business problems and improve product performance. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and identifying new business opportunities are key aspects of this role. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machine learning, experience managing teams, and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the team in developing and deploying machine learning models for search and ranking
• Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and product managers
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to team members
• Identify new business opportunities and stay current with ML advancements
• Build efficient processes and foster a positive team culture

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in developing and deploying ML models in production
• 2+ years of experience managing machine learning engineers or scientists
• Deep understanding of ML algorithms and ranking/recommendation systems
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or C++

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field
• Experience leading ML teams focusing on large-scale search and ranking applications
• Familiarity with deep learning, LLM, generative AI, and recommendation systems
• Experience leading a 10+ engineer team and managing managers

This role offers a competitive salary range of $218,000 - $242,000 per year, along with bonus eligibility, equity awards, and comprehensive benefits. Join Uber and be part of a team that's shaping the future of search and discovery technology in the food delivery industry.