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Senior Software Engineer - Backend

AT Uber
Uber

Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Seattle, WA

About the Role

You will drive the development and operations of security services and frameworks to support user-facing products and platforms across Uber. You are passionate and pragmatic technologists who are able to design scalable systems while delivering high-quality code. The security landscape is constantly evolving, and with the adoption of ML/GenAI backed by extensive heterogeneous data, security threats are inevitably broadened. With your deep and comprehensive expertise across major technology stacks, you will architect, implement and scale industry-leading security solutions for the entire company. You will collaborate with security leaders and with the broader engineering organization to ensure that the technologies and systems that Uber depends on are built with security-by-design in mind.

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---- What the Candidate Will Do ----

  • Developing Security Solutions: designing, developing, and implementing software solutions to enhance the security posture of the organization.
  • Build backend infrastructure for ETL
  • Code Review and Testing
  • Collaboration and Communication: Working closely with cross-functional teams such as network operations, incident response, and compliance to ensure a cohesive approach to cybersecurity.

---- Basic Qualifications ----

  • BS/MS Degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 5+ years of industry experience in a software development environment.
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Golang, or Python.
  • Hands-on experience with middleware, message queues, caches, and other related technologies.
  • Strong experience in architecture design, high-availability, and high-performance systems.
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems.

---- Preferred Qualifications ----

  • Prior experience leading the design and development of complex systems, preferably in big data or related fields.
  • Experience with building real time data pipelines.
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems, such as load balancing, distributed transactions, CAP/BASE, etc
  • Experience with infrastructure security enhancement, threat detection and mitigation.

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

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

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

For all US locations, 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; San Francisco, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Job ID: Uber-135390
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