Senior Software Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated backend engineer to join the Uber Eats Search and Discovery Team. You will play a critical role in enhancing the search experience for millions of Uber Eats users worldwide. You will leverage your expertise in software development and engineering excellence to draw insights and optimize search algorithms, ultimately improving user satisfaction and operational efficiency. You will be collaborating closely with the science, product and frontend engineering organizations to deliver holistic search experiences.

What the Candidate Will Need / Bonus Points

---- What the Candidate Will Do ----

1. Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable software solutions.
2. Find opportunities and lead of the entire development lifecycle end-to-end, from architecture design and coding to testing and deployment to end-to-end observability and long-term ownership.

---- Basic Qualifications ----

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
2. 8+ years of professional experience software development experience with a track record of increasing responsibility and impact.
3. Programming languages: Highly proficient with Go. Experience with Python.
4. Demonstrated experience developing sophisticated backend systems and longer-term ownership of critical backend services and infrastructure.
5. Bias towards action and proven track record of getting things done and continuous delivery.

---- Preferred Qualifications ----

1. Big Data: Proficiency building data pipelines. Experience using PySpark and SQL at scale with large data sets.

We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let’s move the world forward, together.

Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber’s cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.

*Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to accommodations@uber.com.