Staff Software Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by Influence: Set the technical vision and roadmap for core systems that power personalized offer delivery and earner engagement.
• Architect Systems: Design and evolve backend systems to be scalable, reliable, and flexible enough to support future innovations.
• Drive Cross-Org Impact: Partner closely with platform, data, ML, and product teams across Uber to ensure cohesive and performant system design.
• Uphold Engineering Excellence: Champion high standards for design, code quality, testing, and operational excellence.
• Mentor and Uplift: Guide engineers across multiple teams, offering technical mentorship and fostering a culture of growth and accountability.
• Own Delivery: Take full ownership of projects from concept to production, ensuring timely execution and measurable impact.
• Advance Innovation: Identify technical opportunities and lead the charge in tackling complex infrastructure and product challenges using data-driven decision making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 9+ years of professional software development experience, with a deep focus on backend systems and distributed architectures.
• Expertise in building scalable, resilient services using technologies such as Go, Java, or Python.
• Strong understanding of system design, data modeling, and performance tuning.
• Experience driving large-scale initiatives from inception to delivery across multiple teams or functions.

Nice to Have

• Demonstrated ability to simplify complex systems and align multiple stakeholders on a cohesive technical direction.
• Experience with data-intensive products, including experimentation frameworks and analytics at scale.
• Strong operational mindset with experience in designing for availability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Prior experience mentoring engineers at all levels and helping shape career growth for others.
• Familiarity with machine learning workflows, experimentation systems, and personalization infrastructure is a plus.
• Track record of delivering technically ambitious projects with measurable business or product outcomes.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields (Bachelor's or Master's degree).

Benefits & Perks

• For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range is USD$223,000 to USD$248,000 per year.
• For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range is USD$223,000 to USD$248,000 per year.
• Eligibility to participate in Uber's bonus program, and potential equity awards and other compensation.
• Eligibility for various benefits as detailed at https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.