Senior Manager, Launch Excellence

Uber; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Uber is seeking a Software Engineer II to architect foundational infrastructure and core services for millions of users. You will design, build, and test software applications using our technology stack, tackling low-latency, high-scale challenges with robust monitoring and end-to-end ownership.

Collaboration across teams is essential to deliver reliable backend services and infrastructure tools. Some roles may telecommute, with in-office collaboration emphasized where required by Uber culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, IT, Applied Math, Physics or related field.
• 2 years of experience in the role or related occupation.
• Proficiency with C++, Python, Java, Git or SVN; SQL/MySQL.
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, distributed systems, and SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software applications.
• Design and develop using Uber's technology stack.
• Evaluate complex data to provide technical recommendations.
• Support business operations and improve engineering productivity.
• Build components for integration into full systems.
• Resolve production issues and improve reliability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain backend services and infrastructure.
• May telecommute.

Skills

C++

Python

Java

Git

SVN

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SQL

MySQL

Job description

About the role and team

Engineering at Uber means building for real-world impact under real-world constraints. As a Software Engineer II, you will architect the foundational infrastructure that powers business decisions and core services for millions of users. Whether you are scaling distributed storage platforms or building high-performance data pipelines, you will be solving complex challenges at the intersection of low latency, high correctness, and massive scale.

The problems here are messy and the systems are global. You'll need to make smart decisions with imperfect information, own your work end-to-end, and stay calm when high-load systems are on the line. We are looking for engineers who think in systems, pride themselves on robust monitoring, and believe that the best solutions are built through candid feedback and cross-functional collaboration. If you're energized by challenges and motivated to move the real world - this is where you'll grow.

Rate of Pay: $171,000 to $209,000 per Year

You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered 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.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and test software applications.
• Design, develop, and/or test software applications using company technology stack.
• Apply technical knowledge to evaluate complex data, developments, and projects in order to provide recommendations to resolve technical issues.
• Support the company's business operations and improve engineering productivity.
• Build software components that can be integrated into a fully functional software system.
• Solve production issues in product and system reliability.
• Collaborates with stakeholders within the team to build and maintain backend services and solutions to support user-facing products, downstream services, or infrastructure tools and platforms used across Uber.
• May telecommute.

Basic Qualifications

• Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering (Any), Information Technology, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a related occupation.
• Position requires:
  • C++, Python, Java, GIT, or SVN;
  • SQL or MySQL;
  • Data structures and algorithms development and functionality;
  • Designing technology stacks;
  • Debugging and monitoring for production services;
  • Distributed systems;
  • Software Development Lifecycle;
  • Statistical analysis.

Offices remain key to collaboration and Uber's culture. Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time in-office. Some roles, like those at greenlight hubs, require full-time in-office presence.

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.