Software Engineer II
2 days ago• San Francisco, CA
About the Team
As a Software Engineer II on the Privilege Access Management team, you will help build and evolve Uber's platform for Just-In-Time (JIT) Access and Least Privilege, which are critical pillars of our Zero Trust strategy. You'll contribute to the systems that control access to sensitive production resources, ensuring users only receive the proper access at the right time, with the necessary approval.
Your work will directly impact the security posture of every engineering team at Uber.
About the Role
Core Security Engineering's mission is to make Uber's infrastructure secure by default. Our team builds foundational security primitives and platform services that enable every Uber engineer to operate safely at scale.
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What the Candidate Will Need / Bonus Points
---- What the Candidate Will Do ----
- Design, build, and maintain backend systems that enable Zero Trust access control across Uber's infrastructure
- Collaborate with senior engineers to implement secure-by-default access workflows.
- Write scalable, maintainable, and secure code in Go and contribute to platform design reviews.
- Own operational health by implementing monitoring, metrics, and alerts for production services
- Respond to incidents and support access requests or security escalations as part of the team's on-call rotation.
- Author technical documentation to support adoption and team alignment
---- Basic Qualifications ----
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- 2+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong foundation in system design and architecture
- Proficiency in at least one object-oriented or statically typed language (e.g., Go, Java, C++, Python, C#)
---- Preferred Qualifications ----
- Solid problem-solving and analytical skills, including experience with algorithms and data structures
- Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture and privilege access principles
- Familiarity with ephemeral credentialing systems (e.g., X.509, certificate authorities)
- Experience with relational databases, including schema design and query optimization (e.g., MySQL)
- Backend engineering experience building secure, resilient, and scalable systems
- A strong sense for user experience and usability
For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$167,000 per year - USD$185,500 per year.
You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & 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.
Uber's mission is to reimagine the way the world moves for the better. Here, bold ideas create real-world impact, challenges drive growth, and speed fuels progress. What moves us, moves the world - let's move it forward, together.
Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.
Client-provided location(s): San Francisco, CA
Job ID: Uber-145477
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-08-26T00:26:38
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Pet-friendly Office
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Sabbatical
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Company Equity
- Performance Bonus
Professional Development
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program