Uber · 1 day ago
Senior Software Engineer- (Backend) Grocery
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$198K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expUber is a leading technology company focused on providing next-hour delivery of household essentials through its Grocery line of business. They are seeking a strong, product-focused backend engineer to lead the design and development of scalable backend systems for the Shopper Experience team.
LogisticsMobile AppsRide SharingSoftwareTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable and reliable backend systems for the Shopper Experience team
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Develop and enhance our platform infrastructure to support advanced analytics and experimentation capabilities
Implement robust developer and testing infrastructure to streamline development workflows and ensure high-quality code
Drive continuous improvement in system architecture and operational excellence, with a focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability
Stay current with the latest technologies and industry trends, evaluating and integrating new tools and methodologies as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Programming language (e.g. C, C++, Java, Python, or Go)
Proven experience of shipping high-quality product features on schedule and with high velocity
Preferred
PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field OR 5-years full-time Software Engineering work experience, WHICH INCLUDES 2-years total technical software engineering experience in one or more of the following areas: Note the 2-years total of specialized software engineering experience may have been gained through education and full-time work experience, additional training, coursework, research, or similar (OR some combination of these). The years of specialized experience are not necessarily in addition to the years of Education & full-time work experience indicated
Highly efficient coding in Golang, Java or any similar languages
Comfortable dealing with system complexity
Strong background in data analytics tools such as Hive, or similar
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and testing frameworks
Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience in mentoring and guiding junior engineers
Great sense of ownership
Benefits
Participate in Uber's bonus program
May be offered an equity award & other types of comp
Eligible for various benefits
Company
Uber
Uber develops, markets, and operates a ride-sharing mobile application that allows consumers to submit a trip request.
10001+ employees
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