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Uber · 12 hours ago

Staff Software Engineer

Uber is building a Graph Engineering team to design, implement, and operate a next-generation graph platform. The Staff Engineer will define the architecture, data models, and operational best practices for the enterprise-scale graph database, collaborating with cross-functional teams to unlock insights from highly connected data and support advanced analytics.

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Responsibilities

Lead the design and architecture of a new graph platform - prioritizing scalability, reliability, and efficiency
Collaborate with several cross-functional teams to define requirements and translate them into technical specifications
Optimize existing infrastructure pieces for efficiency, speed, and accuracy
Devise and implement solutions that seamlessly scale with the growing needs of our user base
Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge exchange and continuous improvement

Qualification

Graph database architectureDistributed systemsProgramming languagesData structuresObservability systemsMentoringProblem-solving

Required

BS or MS in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience
8+ years of full-time engineering experience
Highly proficient in one of the following programming languages: Java, Go, C/C++ and ability to pick up new ones
Systematic problem-solving approach and knowledge of algorithms, data structures and complexity analysis
Experience building an Observability or Metrics system

Preferred

Under the hood experience with Apache Lucene, ElasticSearch, OpenSearch, Solr and other Search technologies is a strong plus
Experience with highly available/fault-tolerant, replicated data storage systems, or enterprise/cloud storage systems is also a strong plus
5+ years of experience building and managing distributed systems

Benefits

You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program
May be offered an equity award & other types of comp
You will also be eligible for various benefits.

Company

Uber develops, markets, and operates a ride-sharing mobile application that allows consumers to submit a trip request.

H1B Sponsorship

Uber has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (830)
2024 (796)
2023 (684)
2022 (954)
2021 (750)
2020 (638)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$35.56B
Key Investors
William AckmanPayPalToyota Motor
2025-09-08Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
2025-05-13Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2025-01-01Post Ipo Equity· $2.3B

Leadership Team

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Dara Khosrowshahi
CEO
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Prashanth Mahendra -Rajah
Chief Financial Officer
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