Sr Software Engineer - Earner
Senior Software Engineer - Earner (Multiple Teams)
Uber is reimagining the way the world moves for the better. To do that, we need to ensure the people who power our platform, our Earners, have the best tools and experiences possible. We are currently hiring for multiple high-impact teams within our Earner organization. By applying to this role, you will be considered for opportunities across the following areas:
Our Teams
- Earner Experience: We are passionate about creating platforms that help Earners around the world thrive. Our mission is to improve Earner retention by helping them achieve desired earnings outcomes through informed, data-backed positioning decisions. You will build products that help Earners plan and optimize their time while maintaining a reliable marketplace.
- Offer Experience: This team focuses on developing innovative, scalable solutions that maximize earning potential. We build personalized offer experiences, incentives, and promotions that align with individual preferences and driving habits. From seamless interfaces to robust backend systems, we work on projects that drive real-world impact for millions.
- Earner Life Cycle (ELC): The ELC team builds the foundational backend systems powering onboarding, activation, and early-success workflows. Our services handle identity, compliance, and configuration at a global scale. You will directly impact how quickly new Earners reach "first value" and ensure reliability during their most critical lifecycle moments.
What the Candidate Will Do
- Build highly scalable and high-quality product features that our Drivers use every day.
- Write elegant, maintainable, scalable, and well-documented code.
- Collaborate cross-functionally (Data, Design, Product) and cross-team for problem-solving and product development.
- Lead data-driven architecture and systems design.
- Build reliable alerting and monitoring for the products you build.
- Provide technical leadership to more junior engineers on the team.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of backend software engineering experience.
- Proficiency in Java, Golang, or similar languages.
- Experience working collaboratively and leading cross-functional teams.
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- Proven track record of shipping high-quality products at scale.
- Willingness to take ownership of products, including operations, maintenance, and reliability.
- Experience in mentoring and guiding junior engineers.
Preferred Qualifications
- BS or MS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Experience working on cross-team initiatives.
- Experience with micro-service architecture.
- Self-driven to identify opportunities to make systems better and more efficient.
- Ability to transform high-level business problems into elegant technical solutions.
For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$202,000 per year - USD$224,000 per year.
For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$202,000 per year - USD$224,000 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. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://jobs.uber.com/en/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.
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