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Full-Time

Staff Software Engineer

Storage Platform

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Uber

Uber

10,001+ employees

Rides, deliveries, and freight services platform

Food & Agriculture
Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation
Consumer Software
Crypto & Web3
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$218k - $242kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Award

Senior, Expert

Seattle, WA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Java
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in any engineering field (e.g. Computer Science/ Engineering, etc.) with 7+ years of software development experience OR Master’s degree 5+ of software development experience
  • Strong experience of implementing complex projects with multiple dependencies and being familiar with practices of large distributed stateful or stateless services.
  • Strong programming skill with Go, Java, C++/C
  • Experience in at least one of scalable storage and databases
Responsibilities
  • Design, lead prototyping and development, test and roll out the next generations of our storage infrastructure at Uber, meeting high standards of performance, reliability, and usability.
  • Engage with stakeholders and collaborate across teams to lead development, ensure that the infrastructure we’re building works seamlessly across different storage backends and best serves application engineers.
  • Drive reliability, efficiency improvements through design and automation: performance, scaling, observability, and monitoring
  • Be technical lead to team, mentor junior engineers, review the technical design, code, and documentation
  • Contribute to enhancing the team’s technical and organizational culture; serve as a role model to others.

At Uber, employees are at the forefront of redefining mobility and logistics services, working with cutting-edge technology to streamline the transportation of both people and goods. This company fosters a dynamic work environment that supports flexible earning opportunities and continuous innovation in essential services. The commitment to constantly reimagine and reinvent its services makes it a leader in the industry, providing an invigorating setting for professionals who thrive in fast-paced and evolving workspaces.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$24.8B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

28%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Uber's innovative travel products, such as Uber Yacht and Uber Cruise, cater to high-end tourists, potentially increasing revenue and brand prestige.
  • The settlement in Massachusetts could serve as a model for similar agreements globally, enhancing driver satisfaction and retention.
  • Uber's 'One Less Car' initiative could attract environmentally conscious consumers, boosting its reputation and user base.

What critics are saying

  • The high cost of settlements and compliance with new regulations could strain Uber's financial resources.
  • Expanding into new services like boat rides may divert focus and resources from its core ride-hailing business.

What makes Uber unique

  • Uber's expansion into boat services in European tourist destinations like Ibiza, Venice, and Greece sets it apart from traditional ride-hailing competitors.
  • The company's strategic push to become a super app, offering comprehensive travel booking options, differentiates it from other ride-hailing services.
  • Uber's settlement with Massachusetts, which includes guaranteed minimum pay and benefits for drivers, positions it as a leader in driver welfare compared to other gig economy companies.