Software Engineer II - (Backend)

Uber

Sunnyvale, CA

Full Time

Mid Level

167k-186k

19 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Kafka team at Uber is responsible for building and maintaining the mission-critical data processing and messaging platform that powers real-time data streaming and processing needs. This infrastructure supports various Uber business segments, including rides, deliveries, and operations, ensuring reliable, fast, and scalable data highway. The company values collaboration, innovation, and a strong cultural identity centered around office collaboration, with flexible remote options depending on the role.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement features of a high-performance realtime-data platform, prioritizing scalability, reliability, and efficiency
Optimize existing streaming infrastructure for efficiency, latency, and freshness
Build run procedures to keep Kafka components running reliably at high performance
Build monitoring system for Kafka components
Provide technical support for platform customers

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
2+ years of professional software development experience
Strong understanding of distributed systems and stream processing
Proficient in programming languages such as Java or Go

Nice to Have

Under the hood experience with Flink, Kafka, Storm, Samza, and other Streaming technologies
Experience with highly available/fault-tolerant distributed systems, large-scale data processing systems, or enterprise/cloud storage systems
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Qualifications

Educational background in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields
Professional experience in software development

Benefits & Perks

Base salary range for Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: USD$167,000 to USD$185,500 per year
Participation in Uber's bonus program
Potential equity awards and other compensation
Eligibility for various benefits as detailed at https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits

Working at Uber

Uber values collaboration and maintains a strong cultural identity centered around office collaboration. Employees are generally expected to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office, with certain roles requiring full in-office presence. The company emphasizes an inclusive environment and provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special needs.

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