Software Engineer I

Uber
Sunnyvale, CA, United States
23 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Compensation
$187,741.0 - $225,289.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Algorithm Design Application Integration Architecture C Sharp (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Data Structures Software Debugging DevOps Distributed Systems Python (Programming Language) MySQL
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Object-Oriented Software Development Big O Software Engineering SQL Databases Reliability of Systems Backend Kubernetes Information Technology Docker Service Stack

Job description

  • Apply technical knowledge to evaluate complex data, developments, and projects in order to provide recommendations to resolve technical issues.
  • Support the company’s business operations and improve engineering productivity.
  • Build software components that can be integrated into a fully functional software system.
  • Solve production issues in product and system reliability.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Operations leaders to launch new products and enhance marketplace efficiency.
  • May telecommute.

Requirements

  • Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering (Any), Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, or related field.
  • Position requires:
  • Backend Development: programming in Python, Java, C#, or C++;
  • SQL or MySQL;
  • Object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms design, and complexity analysis;
  • Designing technology stacks;
  • Debugging and monitoring for production services;
  • Large-scale distributed systems;
  • Software Development Lifecycle;
  • Collaborating across teams;
  • Experience with developing and integrating APIs;
  • DevOps practices and tools such as Deployment processes, Docker, and Kubernetes;
  • Designing scalable and resilient systems, including APIs and architecture.

Ready to Ride?

This isn’t the kind of place where you follow a playbook - it’s where you help write one. If you’re driven by impact, energized by challenge, and ready to shape how the world moves - we’d love to hear from you.

About the company

Engineering at Uber means building for real-world impact under real-world constraints. You’ll join a team that builds the platforms and services powering safe, affordable, and reliable movement in over 10,000 cities worldwide. The problems are complex, the systems are massive, and the pace is fast, requiring you to make smart decisions with guidance from seasoned peers. If you think in systems and care about building things that actually work for millions of people, this is where you’ll grow.

We’re not looking for someone who just follows a manual; we need builders who thrive in ambiguity and own their growth. You’ll be part of a high-performance culture marked by perseverance, where your code directly impacts earners, riders, and merchants every day. This is a unique environment where the digital and physical worlds intersect, and every line of code helps move the world forward. You will face shifting priorities and legacy trade-offs, but that is exactly what makes the work meaningful and your impact tangible.

Rate of Pay: $187,741 to $225,289 per Year

You will be eligible to participate in Uber’s bonus program, and may be offered other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.

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