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Senior Backend Software Engineer Earner

AT Uber
Uber

Senior Backend Software Engineer Earner

Seattle, WA

About the Role

Earner Loyalty. Making Uber the platform of choice for every Gig Earner.

Our team focuses on motivating Earners to bring their best selves to work & to stay on Uber by providing an unmatched Loyalty & Rewards platform that recognizes them for their commitment, quality of service, both on and off the road.

Our charter includes the Loyalty & Rewards program, enabling Earners to score points unlocking progressively more valuable rewards & benefits based on their tiers. This program has dual goals to make drivers feel appreciated and emotionally connected to the Uber community, as well as improving driver quality metrics, engagement, and retention.

We inspire and empower Drivers to reach their full potential, come join us in this journey!

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What the Candidate Will Do ----

  • Architect large-scale distributed efficient, scalable, and robust systems responsible for tracking and acting on loyalty statuses for Earners across all of Uber's lines of business.
  • Integrate these systems with the other Earner experiences within Uber, to unlock tier-based capabilities, and integrate with third party companies to provide compelling rewards outside the Uber ecosystem.
  • Ensure the Loyalty systems continue to exceed expectations on correctness and latency. This virtual economy supports both Uber's own highest priorities, as well as an important part of every Earner's day-to-day expectations.
  • Design and deliver new rewards and program experiences as Uber develops new gig-earning opportunities in new markets.

---- Basic Qualifications ----

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience coding with Java, Go, Python, or C++.
  • Strong experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture.
  • 6+ years of backen experience
  • Ability to learn quickly on the go. We're looking for software engineers who thrive while learning new technologies and don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. You should be able to easily adapt to meet the needs of our massive growth and rapidly-evolving business environment.

---- Preferred Qualifications ----

  • Experience integrating distributed systems with external companies.
  • Experience with offline data management, ETL techniques, Hive, SQL.
  • Experience with data analytics and experimental design in an engineering context.
  • Strong focus on engineering quality.

For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$185,000 per year - USD$205,500 per year.

You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.

Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.

Client-provided location(s): Seattle, WA, USA
Job ID: Uber-132018
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program