Staff Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on capacity engineering and data engineering — you've successfully designed and implemented systems that ensure scalability and reliability in high-demand environments. Your expertise in full-stack development allows you to navigate both frontend and backend challenges, making you a versatile asset to any team.

You possess a deep understanding of capacity planning, forecasting, and resource allocation — you've led initiatives that directly influenced strategic resource decisions and optimized operational efficiency. Your analytical mindset enables you to build tools that provide insights into consumption patterns, helping organizations make data-driven decisions.

You are a visionary leader who thrives in collaborative environments — you enjoy liaising with stakeholders across various departments to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions that enhance system performance. Your ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences sets you apart as a key influencer within the organization.

You are committed to driving accountability for financial decisions related to infrastructure spending — you understand the impact of cost-to-serve efficiency programs and are passionate about optimizing resources to support growth. Your proactive approach ensures that you stay ahead of industry trends and best practices in capacity engineering.

Desirable

Experience with cloud infrastructure and services, particularly in AWS or similar platforms, is a plus — familiarity with cost management tools and practices will enhance your ability to drive efficiency in resource allocation.

What you'll do

As a Sr. Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the technical vision for the Capacity & Efficiency Engineering team — your role will involve architecting systems that influence strategic resource decisions across Uber's engineering organization. You will be responsible for building and enhancing capacity analytics products that drive cost-to-serve efficiency programs.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies in current systems and processes — your insights will help shape the direction of capacity planning and resource allocation strategies. You will also mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and innovation within the team.

Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing deep analytical tools that provide visibility into infrastructure consumption patterns — you will leverage your data engineering skills to ensure that these tools are robust and scalable. You will also be involved in strategic discussions around capacity management, providing technical authority on planning and forecasting initiatives.

What we offer

Uber provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged — you will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that shape the future of transportation. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.

Join a team that values collaboration and accountability — your contributions will directly influence the efficiency and scalability of Uber's infrastructure. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.