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Uber

Staff Software Engineer

Bangalore, India

About the Role

The security organization at Uber is dedicated to enabling safe and secure innovation while protecting the communities we serve both online and in the physical world. Our team is responsible for protecting both people and their data across intersections of the digital and physical world. The primary objective for the Uber Engineering Security team is to enable the technical ambitions of the company while maintaining the highest standards of security and privacy for our customers and partners. As cybersecurity threats evolve, so do we.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Staff Software Engineer to join our Cyber Defense team and lead the development of the next generation AI-powered security platform. This platform will be instrumental in enhancing our cyber defense capabilities across security operations, incident response, threat intelligence, and more. The security landscape is constantly evolving, and with the adoption of ML/GenAI backed by extensive heterogeneous data, security threats are inevitably broadened. With your deep and comprehensive expertise across major technology stacks, you will architect, implement and scale industry-leading security solutions for cyber defense. As a Staff Software Engineer, you are not only role models, but also empathic leaders. You are humble teachers, technically mentoring passionate engineers while also delivering uniquely challenging projects. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with cross-functional security and engineering teams, and play a key role in shaping our cybersecurity strategy.

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What you'll do:

  • Design and develop scalable, reliable, and high-performance software platform and services for Uber's cyber defense
  • Leverage AI models and algorithms to transform threat defense and response from human-driven to AI-driven
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity experts to understand their requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional software engineering teams to build end-to-end cyber defense solutions
  • Deliver high-quality code, conduct code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and mentor junior software engineers

What you'll need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 8+ years of experience in software development
  • Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: C++, Java, Python, or Go
  • Strong experience in backend software architecture design
  • Experience with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let's move the world forward, together.

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.

*Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to accommodations@uber.com.

Client-provided location(s): Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job ID: Uber-129786
Employment Type: Full Time

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