Uber · 1 day ago
Staff Software Engineer - Simulation and Data
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$232K/yr - $258K/yr
8+ years expUber is seeking an exceptional Staff Engineer to lead the marketplace simulation, control systems and data infrastructure powering Uber's millions rides daily. The role involves architecting and scaling supply pricing simulation infrastructure and control systems, optimizing data pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance marketplace efficiency.
LogisticsMobile AppsRide SharingSoftwareTransportation
Responsibilities
Solve unique technical challenges at the intersection of batch and real-time optimization
Build marketplace simulation infrastructure that powers one of the world's largest marketplace platforms
Work with cutting-edge pricing algorithms and ML systems that operate at unprecedented scale
Shape the technical direction of critical business infrastructure with direct P&L impact
Architect simulation, optimization and control (PID controller) systems
Drive innovation in data infrastructure design, build a data foundation, improve data quality, and improve the efficiency of compute-intensive jobs
Design interfaces between driver pricing and other Marketplace optimization systems to ensure both accuracy and efficiency
Collaborate with engineering teams across Marketplace to build a top-quality joint simulation framework, improve simulation accuracy, and improve algorithm iteration velocity
Partner with Data Science and Product teams to build a unified infrastructure supporting pricing algorithms and marketplace optimization
Mentor senior engineers and grow technical leadership capability across the marketplace organization
Establish engineering standards, team processes, architectural patterns, and operational excellence practices
Qualification
Required
Computer Science degree or equivalent technical education
8+ years building large-scale backend or platform systems at Staff/Principal scope
Experience operating compute-intensive and data-intensive systems at scale, including capacity planning and cost efficiency in cloud environments
Strong data infrastructure background, experience in optimizing data foundation and pipeline efficiency
Strong system design and algorithmic problem-solving skills
Experience partnering with Data Science / ML teams
Proven technical leadership across teams and org boundaries
Drive architecture decisions across org boundaries
Mentor senior engineers
Set long-term technical direction and quality bar
Preferred
Background in pricing, ads, recommendations, or other areas involving optimization and control systems
Hands-on experience designing or operating simulations and control systems
Improving simulation accuracy
Modernizing legacy simulation infrastructure with measurable improvements in accuracy, cost, or velocity
Strong understanding of simulation evaluation, including simulation bias, feedback loops, and calibration techniques
Familiarity with optimization techniques (e.g., stochastic optimization, Monte Carlo methods, heuristic search) applied at scale
Exceptional technical craftsmanship with a passion for solving complex, real-world problems at massive scale
Marketplace mindset: Understanding of supply/demand dynamics and real-time optimization challenges
Innovation and ownership: Ability to identify breakthrough opportunities and drive them to completion
Data-driven decision making: Comfort with ambiguity and bias toward measurable impact
Collaborative leadership: Ability to influence across organizations and build consensus around technical direction
Benefits
Participate in Uber's bonus program
May be offered an equity award & other types of comp
Eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan
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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Funding
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$35.56BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
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CEO
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Chief Financial Officer
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