Uber
Backend Software Engineer II - Rider Pricing
Uber, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Backend Software Engineer II - Rider Pricing
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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, as well as dynamic trip pricing based on marketplace conditions. The role provides an opportunity to work on some of the most strategic marketplace problems at Uber scale that directly impact Uber's global business. To enable these initiatives, we invest heavily in our architecture so that we can support demanding products efficiently and scalably.
What You Will Do
The role is focused on backend work in collaboration with machine learning engineers, applied scientists, and product managers across teams and organizations. You will work on some of 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 a 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
Benefits and Compensation
For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range is USD$167,000 per year – USD$185,500 per year. For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The range is the same. For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, may be offered an equity award and other forms of compensation, and will be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industry: Internet Marketplace Platforms
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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, as well as dynamic trip pricing based on marketplace conditions. The role provides an opportunity to work on some of the most strategic marketplace problems at Uber scale that directly impact Uber's global business. To enable these initiatives, we invest heavily in our architecture so that we can support demanding products efficiently and scalably.
What You Will Do
The role is focused on backend work in collaboration with machine learning engineers, applied scientists, and product managers across teams and organizations. You will work on some of 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 a 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
Benefits and Compensation
For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range is USD$167,000 per year – USD$185,500 per year. For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The range is the same. For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, may be offered an equity award and other forms of compensation, and will be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industry: Internet Marketplace Platforms
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