Full-Time

Sr. Staff Engineer

Mobility Matching

Posted on 9/1/2024

Uber

Uber

10,001+ employees

Global platform for ride-hailing and logistics

Automotive & Transportation
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$252k - $280kAnnually

+ Bonus Program + Equity Award

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Employees are expected to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office.

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Git
Java
Go
C/C++
Requirements
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 8+ years of experience in professional software development experience, developing and deploying systems in production environments
  • Experience in developer tooling or developer productivity spaces
  • Knowledge of different compilation steps (and ability to fix) in languages such as Go, C, C++, or Java.
  • Experience using metrics to measure and improve developer experience.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Ability to mentor and grow a group of other Software Engineers
  • Ability to lead projects with several cross-org dependencies and design complexities
  • Masters or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (Preferred)
  • 10+ years of experience in professional software development experience, developing and deploying systems in production environments (Preferred)
  • Experience building and iterating on code review (Phabricator, GitHub), automation test infrastructure (unit, integration, E2E), and build systems (Bazel / buck) (Preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of backend development, distributed systems (Preferred)
  • Strong motivation to grow and continuously develop new skills (Preferred)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are necessary to tackle complex challenges (Preferred)
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and deploy systems/platform/algorithms to solve complex business problems and improve product performance
  • Collaborate with applied/data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to understand requirements, define project goals, and deliver high-quality solutions
  • Deliver and review technical design, code and documentation
  • Drive ongoing efficiency and reliability improvements through design and automation: availability, performance, scaling, monitoring and capacity.
  • Tackle sophisticated technical challenges involving multiple technology stacks
  • Mentor and support your interns/fellow team members
  • Be the Tech Lead of a complex domain and contribute projects that span across orgs such as matching, driver pricing, rider pricing, etc.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive best practices in data management, data quality, and service deployment
  • Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in software engineering

Uber connects people and goods through its global platform, offering services in ride-hailing and logistics. Users can request rides or deliveries via the app, which matches them with drivers or delivery personnel. The company operates on a commission-based model, earning revenue from ride fares, delivery fees, and service charges. What sets Uber apart from its competitors is its wide range of services, including freight and essential goods transportation, along with a strong focus on safety through driver background checks and real-time verification. The goal of Uber is to continuously expand its offerings and improve the user experience in transportation and delivery.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$15.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

38%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion of Courier Bakkie in South Africa taps into the growing e-commerce sector.
  • Partnership with Toast enhances delivery network, potentially increasing restaurant order volumes.
  • Investment in Pony.ai positions Uber at the forefront of autonomous driving innovation.

What critics are saying

  • FTC investigation into subscription policies may lead to regulatory penalties for Uber.
  • NYC's proposed insurance changes could increase costs, reducing available Uber drivers.
  • Adoption of Pony.ai's technology may expose Uber to regulatory and technological challenges.

What makes Uber unique

  • Uber's global platform offers diverse services from ride-hailing to freight deliveries.
  • The company emphasizes safety with driver background checks and real-time verification processes.
  • Uber's commission-based model supports flexible earnings for drivers worldwide.

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