Senior Software Engineer

Uber

Sunnyvale, CA

Full Time

Senior

198k-220k

10 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Search at Uber Eats is more than just a utility; it's the engine for discovery that drives over a third of our business. We're on a mission to evolve search from a simple query box into an adaptive, intuitive experience that understands user intent before they even finish typing. We are looking for a senior engineer and product thinker to help us redefine how millions of users discover the food, groceries, and merchants on our platform. You will design and ship the systems that power our next-generation search results by engineering new modes for intent expression & discovery. You won't just build features; you'll improve _how_ we build them. A key part of our charter is improving engineering foundations to increase velocity and modernize our tech stack.

Key Responsibilities

Own the Future of Search: Lead the technical strategy and end-to-end execution for core initiatives, including building new discovery experiences, intent refinement, and natural language search foundations.
Build for Nuance and Scale: Design, code, and ship features using Go and modern web technologies, solving complex challenges at the intersection of backend ranking and retrieval logic and user-facing presentation.
Drive the "Flywheel": Collaborate with PMs, Designers, and UXR to understand user needs and ship improvements that build user trust and engagement.
Level-Up the Team: Mentor other engineers, lead initiatives like migration to Lego, and promote a culture of high-quality code and rapid delivery.

Requirements

6+ years of professional software engineering experience with a track record of shipping high-impact, user-facing products.
Strong proficiency in a backend language like Go, Java, or Python (we use Go) and experience designing APIs and services that support front-end features.
A strong sense of product intuition and a passion for understanding user needs.
Ability to elevate team members through thoughtful code reviews, clear design documentation, and mentorship.

Nice to Have

Experience with Search, Recommendations, or Ranking systems.
History of successfully leading complex, cross-functional projects with autonomy.
Deep understanding of distributed systems and building highly available, low-latency services at scale.
Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze metrics and diagnose user funnel drop-offs.
Interest and ideas related to the "Inspiration and Discovery" pillar of Uber's strategy.

Qualifications

Educational background is not explicitly specified, but extensive professional experience is required.

Benefits & Perks

For roles based in San Francisco, CA and Sunnyvale, CA: The base salary range is USD$198,000 to USD$220,000 per year.
Eligibility to participate in Uber's bonus program, potential equity awards, and other compensation.
Access to various benefits as detailed at https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.

Working at Uber

Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or other characteristics. Uber considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, with accommodations available for disabilities or special needs. Offices are central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity, with expectations for employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office unless fully remote approval is granted.

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