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Uber Research Scientist Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a Uber Research Scientist interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated weekly.

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CodingStart here. 5 questions · ~43 min
Duplicate Detection in ListEasy
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Use a hash set to determine whether a target item appears at least twice in an Uber Eats item list.

function implementationUber
Python ETA by City and TimeMedium
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Tests your ability to implement Uber ETA metric computation in Python from raw marketplace data.

MathArraysSortingUber
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Statistics & Probability13 questions · ~112 min
Two-Sided Marketplace Experiment DesignHard
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Tests your ability to design credible experiments for Uber when interventions affect both sides of the marketplace.

ExperimentationCausal InferenceA/B TestingUber
Explain an Instrumental VariableHard
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Tests your ability to apply IV methods and defend instrument validity in Uber-relevant causal work.

RegressionHypothesis TestingCausal InferenceUber
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Machine Learning5 questions · ~43 min
Surge Pricing Experiment DesignHard

Assesses your ability to design and analyze experiments for Uber pricing decisions.

ExperimentationUber
Surge Pricing in Constrained MarketsHard

Evaluates experimental design and causal reasoning under tight constraints in Uber markets.

experiment designmarket analysisUber
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Behavioral & Leadership3 questions · ~26 min
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More topics2 questions · ~17 min
Uber Eats Order Assignment OptimizationHard

Evaluates how you translate Uber Eats operational goals into a solvable optimization formulation.

Uber
Reserved Ride Scheduling OptimizationMedium

Evaluates how you formulate objectives, constraints, and solution approach for Uber operations.

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