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Software Engineer II in Cloud Security

Yesterday Seattle, WA

About the Role

As a Software Engineer in the Cloud Security Operations team, you will design and build systems that secure our cloud infrastructure and services. You'll work closely with engineering and security engineers to integrate security into our development and deployment workflows. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine software engineering with hands-on security problem-solving in a fast-paced cloud environment.

---- What the Candidate Will Do ----

  1. Design, develop, and maintain security tools and automation enhance cloud security posture.
  2. Help partner teams in understanding cloud and processes in accessing cloud using AI automated tools.
  3. Monitor cloud environments for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and suspicious activity, and help drive remediation efforts.
  4. Participate in code reviews, threat modeling sessions, and security incident response activities as needed.

---- Basic Qualifications ----
  1. 3+ years of experience in software engineering with proficiency in languages such as Python, Go, or Java.
  2. Solid knowledge of cloud platforms including GCP or OCI. Multiple cloud (AWS, Azure) expertise is a plus.
  3. Familiarity with cloud security principles, IAM, and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).

---- Preferred Qualifications ----
  1. Experience using AI-powered development tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to enhance code quality and productivity.
  2. Background or project in machine learning, AI, or data security, with an understanding of how these intersect with cloud environments.
  3. Familiarity with securing AI/ML pipelines, models, or APIs in production cloud environments.

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For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$167,000 per year - USD$185,500 per year.

For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$167,000 per year - USD$185,500 per year.

For all US locations, 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): Seattle, WA, Sunnyvale, CA
Job ID: Uber-147942
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-09-06T00:30:25

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