Software Engineer II- Backend, Delivery & Ads

Position Overview

Collaborates with stakeholders within the team to build and maintain backend services and solutions supporting user-facing products. This role is part of a dynamic Delivery organization that solves complex logistical challenges at a massive scale. You may be matched to teams such as Ads, Search, or Grocery, each driving innovation and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable software solutions
• Collaborate with product managers, cross-engineering teams, data scientists and other partners to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Lead the entire development lifecycle from architecture design and coding to deployment
• Conduct thorough code reviews, offering constructive feedback to maintain high code quality
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends, recommending appropriate improvements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field with at least 1 year of full-time Software Engineering work experience OR a PhD in a relevant field
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, C++, Python, or Go
• Minimum 1 year of experience with backend development, building and delivering end-user products

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field
• More than 3 years of full-time Software Engineering work experience
• Experience building highly available distributed systems at scale and working across multiple backend services
• Familiarity with scalable backend systems utilizing a microservices architecture
• Commitment to quality evident through code reviews, documentation, and thorough testing
• Expertise in optimization techniques, algorithmic development, and strong problem-solving skills

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Base salary range of USD $171,000 - $190,000 per year for roles based in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and Sunnyvale.
• Eligibility to participate in Uber's bonus program and potential for an equity award & other types of comp
• Access to various benefits as detailed at Uber Careers Benefits