Head Economist, Marketplace Strategy

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Job Description: Get to Know the Team We are the architects of the marketplace economy. We design the blueprints, incentives, and clearing mechanisms that power the platform. We combine rigorous economic theory with data science to solve the fundamental coordination problems of the on-demand economy—balancing supply, demand, and price in real-time. We do not just analyze the market; we shape it. We foster a culture where you have the freedom to explore. We balance the optimization of our current systems with a goal of solving the open-ended, foundational questions to define the next horizon of our growth. We want to leave a lasting impact on the ecosystem of drivers, merchants, and passengers who rely on our equilibrium every day. Get to Know the Role As the Head Economist for Marketplace Strategy, you will be the architectural lead for the logic that powers our Dispatch, Pricing and/or Supply Planning systems. You sit at the intersection of economic theory, data science, and commercial strategy. You will lead a high-performing team to solve complex coordination problems, ensuring our marketplace remains balanced, efficient, and profitable. Unlike a pure research role, you will be…