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Sr Software Engineer
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About the Role Incentives play a crucial role in Uber's continued growth and profitability story.
The Consumer Incentives team at Uber builds cutting‑edge systems that are integral to the targeting, presentation, and transaction flows of the order and trip flows for the Delivery and Mobility businesses. An engineering role on this team is a great opportunity to work on Uber‑scale problems, handling large volumes of traffic and data using cutting‑edge technologies. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join us; we expect the Engineer to be committed to building well‑designed and reliable software for our consumers and internal stakeholders. Your contributions will directly impact the experience of millions of users worldwide.
What The Candidate Will Do
Design and build impactful products used by hundreds of millions of consumers, collaborating with engineers, Product Managers, Product Operations, and Data/Applied Scientists
Develop high-performance, scalable, and reliable distributed backend systems that are core to Uber's Delivery platform
Write clean, maintainable, and high-quality code that meets strong engineering standards
Champion best practices in testing, monitoring, and operational excellence to ensure long-term system health
Break down complex systems and partner across functions to ensure scalability, maintainability, and testability
Lead technical alignment on ambiguous challenges, thoughtfully evaluating trade-offs and guiding the team toward robust solutions
Basic Qualifications
BS/BE degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field
5+ years of Software Engineering work experience
Experience coding with one or more of Java, Scala, Go, C++, Python (or similar)
Strong track record of contributing to and delivering impactful product features, balancing quality with timely execution
Preferred Qualifications
Deep experience in system design and architecture, and enjoy collaborating on building scalable, maintainable systems
Helped guide projects to success and take pride in supporting and mentoring teammates to grow and succeed together
Think strategically and work to align technical decisions with broader business goals, always considering impact
Thrive in collaborative, fast‑paced teams where everyone's ideas are valued, and where psychological safety and mutual respect are key to success
Communicate effectively and collaborate well across teams to deliver impactful results
Take initiative and follow through on responsibilities, contributing meaningfully to team goals
Supported and mentored peers or junior team members, and enjoy fostering a collaborative, inclusive team culture
Contributed to shipping product features that balance quality with timely delivery
For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$198,000 per year – USD$220,000 per year. For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: the base salary 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 compensation types, and are eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Internet Marketplace Platforms
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Sr Software Engineer
role at
Uber .
About the Role Incentives play a crucial role in Uber's continued growth and profitability story.
The Consumer Incentives team at Uber builds cutting‑edge systems that are integral to the targeting, presentation, and transaction flows of the order and trip flows for the Delivery and Mobility businesses. An engineering role on this team is a great opportunity to work on Uber‑scale problems, handling large volumes of traffic and data using cutting‑edge technologies. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join us; we expect the Engineer to be committed to building well‑designed and reliable software for our consumers and internal stakeholders. Your contributions will directly impact the experience of millions of users worldwide.
What The Candidate Will Do
Design and build impactful products used by hundreds of millions of consumers, collaborating with engineers, Product Managers, Product Operations, and Data/Applied Scientists
Develop high-performance, scalable, and reliable distributed backend systems that are core to Uber's Delivery platform
Write clean, maintainable, and high-quality code that meets strong engineering standards
Champion best practices in testing, monitoring, and operational excellence to ensure long-term system health
Break down complex systems and partner across functions to ensure scalability, maintainability, and testability
Lead technical alignment on ambiguous challenges, thoughtfully evaluating trade-offs and guiding the team toward robust solutions
Basic Qualifications
BS/BE degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field
5+ years of Software Engineering work experience
Experience coding with one or more of Java, Scala, Go, C++, Python (or similar)
Strong track record of contributing to and delivering impactful product features, balancing quality with timely execution
Preferred Qualifications
Deep experience in system design and architecture, and enjoy collaborating on building scalable, maintainable systems
Helped guide projects to success and take pride in supporting and mentoring teammates to grow and succeed together
Think strategically and work to align technical decisions with broader business goals, always considering impact
Thrive in collaborative, fast‑paced teams where everyone's ideas are valued, and where psychological safety and mutual respect are key to success
Communicate effectively and collaborate well across teams to deliver impactful results
Take initiative and follow through on responsibilities, contributing meaningfully to team goals
Supported and mentored peers or junior team members, and enjoy fostering a collaborative, inclusive team culture
Contributed to shipping product features that balance quality with timely delivery
For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$198,000 per year – USD$220,000 per year. For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: the base salary 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 compensation types, and are eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Internet Marketplace Platforms
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