Staff Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of full-time software engineering experience, demonstrating a strong foundation in building scalable distributed systems. Your proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Go, or Python allows you to tackle complex challenges effectively. You possess expertise in in-memory datastores like Redis and Memcached, which are crucial for optimizing performance in real-time applications. Your experience with event-driven architectures equips you to design systems that respond dynamically to marketplace conditions. You thrive in collaborative environments, working alongside engineers, operations researchers, and economists to drive impactful solutions. You understand the importance of balancing supply and demand in real-time, and you are passionate about enhancing customer experience through technology.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be part of the Surge team, focusing on maintaining overall marketplace reliability by implementing dynamic pricing strategies. You will collaborate with a diverse team to build large-scale pricing optimization systems that set prices based on real-time marketplace conditions for Uber's rides products globally. Your responsibilities will include designing and developing scalable real-time systems that forecast future demand and make predictions using machine learning models. You will also solve network optimization problems to ensure efficient pricing decisions for each rider session. Your contributions will directly impact Uber's mission to make transport accessible and will play a critical role in generating significant revenue for the company. You will engage in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the overall technical direction of the team.

What we offer

Uber provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work on projects that have a substantial impact on the company's success. The role offers competitive compensation and benefits, along with the chance to collaborate with talented professionals in a supportive atmosphere. We believe in fostering a culture of growth and learning, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in shaping the future of transportation technology.