About Uber
Reimagining transportation for a better world
Key Highlights
- Public company (NYSE: UBER) since May 2019
- Completed over 1.5 billion trips globally
- Generated $4.8B in revenue from Uber Eats in 2020
- Raised $15.8 billion in funding
Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) is a leading ride-hailing platform headquartered in Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA. Founded in 2009, Uber has transformed transportation services, completing over 1.5 billion trips globally. The company went public in May 2019 and has raised $15.8 billion in fund...
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Uber provides comprehensive healthcare, a robust employee stock purchase plan, generous paid vacation, and a four-week sabbatical after five years of ...
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Uber fosters a culture of innovation and adaptability, continuously expanding its services beyond traditional ride-hailing. The company emphasizes wor...
Overview
Uber is hiring a Staff Software Engineer for their Core Services Team to lead the design and implementation of scalable backend services. You'll work with technologies like Go and Java, focusing on high-performance distributed systems. This role requires significant experience in backend engineering and system architecture.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in backend engineering, with a strong focus on building production systems at scale. You’ve led complex technical initiatives and have a deep understanding of distributed systems, ensuring high availability and data consistency across services.
Your expertise in modern programming languages, particularly Go and Java, allows you to implement critical backend features and microservices effectively. You are well-versed in architectural standards and best practices, and you thrive in environments that demand operational excellence and security.
You possess strong leadership skills, mentoring senior engineers and influencing technical direction across teams. You are a proactive communicator, capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive technical decision-making and establish architectural patterns.
Desirable
Experience with high-throughput, fault-tolerant systems is a plus. Familiarity with technologies such as Kafka, Cassandra, and Redis will enhance your ability to contribute to the Core Services Team.
What you'll do
In this role, you will lead the design and architecture of large-scale backend services that power the Uber platform. You will own complex technical initiatives that impact major product areas and collaborate with multiple engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and performance.
You will drive technical decision-making, establishing architectural standards that focus on scalability, security, and fault tolerance across multiple regions. Your work will involve implementing high-performance backend features and microservices, ensuring they are secure and maintainable.
You will champion a culture of operational excellence, setting best practices for observability and performance monitoring. Your leadership will help shape the technical landscape of the Core Services organization, influencing not just your team but the broader engineering community at Uber.
What we offer
At Uber, you will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration. We offer competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth. You will work in an environment that encourages you to push the boundaries of technology while making a significant impact on the Uber platform.
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