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Staff Software Engineer - Ads Manager

AT Uber
Uber

Staff Software Engineer - Ads Manager

Seattle, WA

About the Team:

As a Staff Software Engineer on the Ads Manager team, you will be at the forefront of building and scaling Uber's advertising products and its underlying platform.

Your work will enable Uber to provide the best-in-class experience to advertisers, driving both customer satisfaction and revenue growth.

You will collaborate across teams, including product, data science, and design, to deliver world-class advertising solutions that support Uber's growth strategy.

In this role, you'll tackle complex engineering challenges that come with operating at Uber's scale, working on systems that are highly available, reliable, and performance-optimized.

This is a unique opportunity to have a significant impact on a critical part of Uber's growth strategy while shaping the future of digital advertising on our platform.

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Minimum qualifications:

  • PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field AND 2-years full-time Software Engineering work experience OR 5-years full-time Software Engineering work experience, WHICH INCLUDES 3-years total technical software engineering experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Programming language (e.g. C, C++, Java, Python, or Go)
  • Note the 3-years total of specialized software engineering experience may have been gained through education and full-time work experience, additional training, coursework, research, or similar (OR some combination of these). The years of specialized experience are not necessarily in addition to the years of Education & full-time work experience indicated.

Technical skills:

Required:

  • Distributed systems

Preferred:

  • PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field AND 5-years full-time Software Engineering work experience OR 8-years full-time Software Engineering work experience, WHICH INCLUDES 3-years total technical software engineering experience
  • Proven ability to lead large-scale projects from concept through to production, handling complex system designs and integration challenges.
  • Expertise in designing scalable & reliable systems in a microservices architecture.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver complex, user-facing product solutions.
  • Product and customer-centric approach. The frameworks and platforms we are building are going to be demonstrated by Uber engineers across many teams.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of new ad products, features, and platforms that enhance the advertiser and user experience.
  • Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions that align with Uber's ad strategy.
  • Dive into and directly impact our projects improving advertisers self-serve experience
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers on technical designs, coding best practices, architecture, and play a key role in upleveling them
  • Drive the long-term vision for ad products, identifying opportunities for new advertiser experience and consumer satisfaction.

At Uber, we ignite opportunity by setting the world in motion. We take on big problems to help drivers, riders, delivery partners, and eaters get moving in more than 600 cities around the world!

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 a curiosity, passion and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let's move the world forward, together!

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.

For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$218,000 per year - USD$242,000 per year.

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$218,000 per year - USD$242,000 per year.

For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$218,000 per year - USD$242,000 per year.

For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$218,000 per year - USD$242,000 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; New York, NY, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Job ID: Uber-138014
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