Sr Software Engineer

What the Candidate Will Need / Bonus Points

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

Domain: Possess familiarity with generative AI technologies and their various applications. Experience with A/B testing and Multi-Armed Bandit testing methodologies.

Code: Produces top-tier code, ensuring reliability, readability, efficiency, and testability. Conducts thorough code reviews and develops comprehensive tests and quality documentation in adherence to software engineering principles. Demonstrates proficiency in data structures, algorithms, programming languages, frameworks, and key phases of the software development life cycle. Proactively identifies, reports, and resolves technical issues in accordance with industry standards and best practices.

Design: Applies software design principles and leverages knowledge of existing Uber software solutions to create, extend, or develop effective architectures aligned with project requirements. Anticipates and adapts to evolving design needs, evaluating trade-offs to deliver systems capable of meeting current and future demands.

Execute: Drives technical and business impact by executing tasks with diligence and urgency. Plans, organizes, and manages resources efficiently to ensure timely delivery of work. Analyzes problems, evaluates alternatives, and takes responsibility for decisions while considering factors such as resources and costs.

Collaborate: Fosters trusting and collaborative relationships across diverse teams, valuing each individual's unique contributions. Resolves conflicts by understanding different perspectives and aligns teams to achieve common goals. Provides constructive feedback in a respectful and impactful manner.

---- Basic Qualifications ----

We are looking for experienced smart engineers who are passionate about the domain and the technology. Those who have a track record of ownership, execution quality, and customer obsession.

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent practical experience
2. Experience coding using general-purpose programming language (eg. C/C++, Java, Python, Go, C#, or Javascript)
3. Strong experience in architecture design, high availability, and high-performance systems.
4. Deep understanding of distributed systems.

---- Preferred Qualifications ----

Strong Proficiency in Backend Technologies: Expertise in backend programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js, with a deep understanding of building scalable and high-performance APIs and microservices architecture.

Problem-Solving and System Design: Demonstrated ability to solve complex backend engineering challenges and design robust, fault-tolerant systems with a focus on security, scalability, and maintainability.

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.