Staff Software Engineer - Advanced Matching

Uber; Toronto; On-site; CAD 189,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned engineer to help shape the future of matching solutions. In this role, you will drive technical vision and execution, partner closely with product teams, and design scalable systems. You will mentor the next generation of engineers and champion best practices, ensuring high-quality code and operational excellence. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will help redefine how earners connect across the platform.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in relevant field and 2 years of software engineering experience.
• 5 years of software engineering experience with 3 years in specialized areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical vision for extending Uber's Matching capabilities.
• Design and evolve architecture for Matching and Pricing systems.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Python

Go

Software Engineering

Education

PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics

5 years of Software Engineering experience

Job description

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned engineer and strong collaborator to help drive the vision and execution of Uber’s Advanced Matching solutions — shaping the future of how earners, drivers, and couriers connect across the platform.

You will work on building entirely new ways to earn on Uber, optimizing matching and routing for both scheduled and real-time orders. This work will directly support some of Uber’s fastest-growing product verticals (like Uber Direct and Uber Courier), helping scale them into billion-dollar revenue pillars, powered by deep marketplace knowledge and innovative engineering.

At Uber, Staff Engineers are pragmatic visionaries: hands-on technologists who design scalable systems, mentor the next generation of engineers, and drive high-impact projects that shape the company's future.

What You Will Do

• Lead technical vision and execution for extending Uber’s core Matching capabilities into new product verticals.

• Partner closely with product teams (Uber Direct, Uber Courier) to deeply understand business needs and unlock new order volume through advanced matching solutions.

• Design and evolve architecture for the Matching and Pricing systems, ensuring scalability, extensibility, and high performance.

• Identify and drive major improvements across the Matching platform and related systems, raising efficiency and reliability.

• Align engineering efforts across teams, clarifying ownership and responsibility between platforms and product services.

• Mentor and inspire engineers, driving a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Champion engineering best practices, delivering high-quality code, robust documentation, thorough testing, and strong operational monitoring.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field AND 2-years full-time Software Engineering work experience OR 5-years full-time Software Engineering work experience, WHICH INCLUDES 3-years total technical software engineering experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Programming language (e.g. C, C++, Java, Python, or Go)

• Note the 3-years total of specialized software engineering experience may have been gained through education and full-time work experience, additional training, coursework, research, or similar (OR some combination of these). The years of specialized experience are not necessarily in addition to the years of Education & full-time work experience indicated.

• Passionate about helping teams grow by inspiring and mentoring engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working cross-functionally with Product Management, Data Science, and Business partners
• Experience building software engineering solutions for prediction and optimization problems
• Contribute to the wider software community through open source

For Canada-based roles: The base salary range for this role is CAD$189,000 per year - CAD$210,000 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.

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 [e-mail].