Staff Software Engineer, Backend - Rider App

Uber; São Paulo; Híbrido; BRL 150.000 - 200.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Uber is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for the Rider App in São Paulo. This hybrid role involves leading backend development efforts, enhancing safety through advanced technologies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have a PhD or extensive experience in software engineering, strong programming skills, and excellent communication abilities in English.

Qualificações

• 10+ years of full-time Software Engineering experience.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Java, Python, or Go.

Responsabilidades

• Lead development and maintenance of backend services.
• Focus on advanced technologies like machine learning and real-time data processing.

Conhecimentos

Programming

Communication

Algorithms

Data Structures

Formação académica

PhD in Computer Science

Equivalent in Engineering or Mathematics

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Staff Software Engineer, Backend - Rider App

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Please note: this hybrid position is based in São Paulo, Brazil - welcoming both local professionals and those open to relocating to São Paulo.

About The Role

Staff Engineers at Uber have an impact across a variety of business and technology decisions spanning projects and locations. We are passionate and pragmatic technologists who are able to design scalable systems while delivering efficient code. We are humble teachers, technically mentoring a team of talented engineers while also executing on delivering ambitious projects! As a Staff Engineer on the Engineering team in Brazil, you will be a member of Uber's first development center in LATAM.

What You'll Do

• Lead efforts within the organization to develop and maintain backend services and solutions supporting user-facing products, downstream services, or infrastructure tools used across Uber.
• Focus on advanced technologies to improve safety worldwide, such as telematics, machine learning, high-scale distributed systems, real-time data processing, and mobile development.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field OR +10 years of full-time Software Engineering experience.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, or Go.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality software and impactful projects.
• Ability to execute on a product roadmap and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal English.
• Strong fundamentals in Algorithms & Data Structures, including hash tables, trees, stacks, queues, linked lists, DFS, BFS.

Bonus Points if

• Experience working at large companies (10k+ employees).
• Experience with international stakeholders.

About the Role

On the Rides Engineering team, we develop code that creates opportunities for millions daily. Our focus is on making Uber's ride-sharing products faster, safer, and more reliable by building scalable solutions for riders and drivers.

We develop highly trafficked experiences within the Rider App, including the homescreen, messaging, and core trip flow, partnering with UberAI to build personalized surfaces that understand rider needs in real time.

Our platform features a flexible, backend-driven UI enabling teams across Uber to reach customers effectively. We collaborate closely with teams working on Transit, Micromobility, and UberEats to scale faster and reach more riders. As a Mobile Engineer, you'll work across product and platform features in the Uber app.