Uber
Backend Software Engineer II - Rider Pricing
Uber, Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087
About the Role
The role will be within the pricing and incentives domain in Uber's marketplace team. The team charter spans incentive allocation and optimization to balance the market and optimize revenue, dynamic trip pricing based on marketplace conditions.
The role will provide an opportunity to work on some of the most strategic marketplace problems at Uber scale that impact Uber's global business very directly. To enable these initiatives, we invest heavily in our architecture so that we can support demanding products efficiently and scalably.
What You Will Do Responsibilities include collaborating with machine learning engineers, applied scientists, and product managers across teams and organizations. You will work on Uber's most strategic marketplace challenges at a global scale. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Uber's rider pricing and make a direct impact on the business.
You will be responsible for leading interdisciplinary projects, designing for global scalability, creating new patterns and coding standards, and mentoring more junior engineers.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field
4+ years of full-time Software Engineering work experience
Proficient in a language such as Java, Go, or Python
Experience building scalable distributed systems
Proven ability to work in and contribute to cross‑functional teams
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of experience including advanced degrees
Demonstrated ability to design, maintain, and support business critical systems
Excellent problem‑solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
Experience deploying ML technologies into products
Deep knowledge of Spark and its optimization techniques
Compensation & Benefits Base salary range: $167,000.00–$185,500.00 per year (US locations). Eligible for Uber bonus program, equity awards, and benefits. For more details, see https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.
Senior level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Internet Marketplace Platforms
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The role will provide an opportunity to work on some of the most strategic marketplace problems at Uber scale that impact Uber's global business very directly. To enable these initiatives, we invest heavily in our architecture so that we can support demanding products efficiently and scalably.
What You Will Do Responsibilities include collaborating with machine learning engineers, applied scientists, and product managers across teams and organizations. You will work on Uber's most strategic marketplace challenges at a global scale. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Uber's rider pricing and make a direct impact on the business.
You will be responsible for leading interdisciplinary projects, designing for global scalability, creating new patterns and coding standards, and mentoring more junior engineers.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field
4+ years of full-time Software Engineering work experience
Proficient in a language such as Java, Go, or Python
Experience building scalable distributed systems
Proven ability to work in and contribute to cross‑functional teams
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of experience including advanced degrees
Demonstrated ability to design, maintain, and support business critical systems
Excellent problem‑solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
Experience deploying ML technologies into products
Deep knowledge of Spark and its optimization techniques
Compensation & Benefits Base salary range: $167,000.00–$185,500.00 per year (US locations). Eligible for Uber bonus program, equity awards, and benefits. For more details, see https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.
Senior level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Internet Marketplace Platforms
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