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Sr Software Engineer, Backend, Platform

AT Uber
Uber

Sr Software Engineer, Backend, Platform

Amsterdam, Netherlands

About the role

We are looking for a talented Backend Engineer to join our Platform Teams. You will play a key role in the ongoing development and enhancement of the Platform Group. Additionally, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and delivery top-tier software services.

What you will do

  • Develop and maintain foundational frameworks & libraries.
  • Design, build, and maintain sophisticated, scalable software frameworks within the Platform Teams
  • Collaborate and communicate with a globally distributed team to help discover gaps in our frameworks, tooling, and infrastructure and help drive solutions.

Basic qualifications

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  • 5+ years of professional software development experience
  • BS, MS or PhD degree in computer science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience
  • Excellent coding abilities
  • Proficient in one or more backend languages, like Java, Go, C/C++, C#, with the ability to pick up new ones quickly.
  • Experience with software development best practices and design patterns

Preferred Qualifications

  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
  • Diagnose and fix bugs, improving stability and performance of tools and services.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD

We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let's move the world forward, together.

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.

*Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to accommodations@uber.com.

Client-provided location(s): Amsterdam, Netherlands
Job ID: Uber-132248
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