Sr Software Engineer - Backend - Catalog Quality
3 days ago• New York, NY
About the Role
As a Senior Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring that every product sold globally is represented with complete, accurate, and trusted catalog information at all times. You will design and build scalable systems that guarantee data quality, reliability, and consistency, enabling customers and partners to access precise product information wherever they shop.
What You Will Do
- Design, build, and maintain scalable systems that ensure product catalog data is complete, accurate, and trusted across all global markets.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Product, Data Science, Operations) to define requirements and deliver solutions that improve catalog reliability and customer experience.
- Drive technical excellence by reviewing designs and code, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Mentor and support engineers across the team, fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, and high performance.
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---- Basic Qualifications ----
- Technical Expertise: 5+ years of software engineering experience with strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Go, Python, or C++), and a track record of building large-scale, distributed systems.
- Data & Systems Experience: Proven experience designing and maintaining data-intensive platforms or catalog/metadata systems with high standards for reliability, accuracy, and performance.
- Collaboration & Impact: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor engineers, and deliver business-critical solutions in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
---- Preferred Qualifications ----
- Proven record of driving data quality and trust at scale.
- Strong background in distributed systems and data modeling
- Experience mentoring and developing engineers, fostering technical excellence and a culture of ownership.
For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$198,000 per year - USD$220,000 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.
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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): New York, NY
Job ID: Uber-148664
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-10-04T00:27:14
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