Software Engineer II, (Backend) Grocery

Uber

Sunnyvale, CA

Full Time

Mid Level

167k-186k

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Grocery is Uber's fastest growing business line, delighting customers with next-hour delivery of household essentials from their favorite local stores. The Shopper Experience team is focused on building best-in-class products and technology to help shoppers fulfill grocery orders. The team is looking for a strong Backend engineer to help build the next generation of fulfillment tools to allow shoppers to quickly and accurately pick and pack items. As a backend engineer, you'll be responsible for features from the inception to launch and collaborate closely with engineers across the tech stack to design new experiences for shoppers.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable and reliable backend systems for Shopper Experience team
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, product managers, and other engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Develop and enhance platform infrastructure to support advanced analytics and experimentation capabilities
Implement robust developer and testing infrastructure to streamline development workflows and ensure high-quality code
Drive continuous improvement in system architecture and operational excellence, focusing on performance, scalability, and maintainability
Stay current with the latest technologies and industry trends, evaluating and integrating new tools and methodologies as appropriate

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent practical experience
Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, or Go
Strong experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture
Proven track record in designing and implementing large-scale, high-performance systems
Experience with data analytics and experimental design in an engineering context
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively

Nice to Have

3+ years of experience as a Backend engineer
Highly efficient coding in Golang, Java or any similar languages
Comfortable dealing with system complexity
Strong background in data analytics tools such as Hive, or similar
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and testing frameworks
Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience in mentoring and guiding junior engineers
Proven experience of shipping high-quality product features on schedule and with high velocity
Great sense of ownership

Qualifications

Educational background in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience

Benefits & Perks

Eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program
May be offered an equity award & other types of compensation
Eligible for various benefits as detailed at https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits

Working at Uber

Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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. Uber values collaboration and emphasizes in-office work unless formally approved for remote work, with expectations varying based on role and location.

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