Software Engineer I

Uber; United States; Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Benefits

Job summary

Uber is seeking a Backend Software Engineer for the Surge pricing team to design, develop, and test software applications that power real-time rider surge pricing. You will work with the platform’s ML models and data pipelines, ensuring reliability and scale across global operations.

You will contribute to backend systems, REST APIs, and data processing while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Some roles may telecommute; offices remain a core collaboration hub.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering (Any), Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, or related field.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, Kotlin, Git or SVN; SQL or MySQL; data structures and algorithms.
• Experience designing backend systems with REST APIs and JSON; debugging and production monitoring.
• Experience with machine learning model training and serving frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software applications.
• Design, develop, and test software applications using the company's technology stack.
• Apply technical knowledge to evaluate complex data and projects to resolve issues.
• Support business operations and improve engineering productivity.
• Build software components that integrate into a full system.
• Resolve production issues in product and system reliability.
• Backend engineer for the Surge pricing team.
• Design and build systems to support ML models training and deployment.

Skills

Python

Java

Kotlin

Git

SVN

SQL

Data structures & algorithms

REST APIs

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

SVN

MySQL

Job description

About the role and team

Engineering at Uber means building for real-world impact under real-world constraints. You’ll join a team that builds the platforms and services powering safe, affordable, and reliable movement in over 10,000 cities worldwide. The problems are complex, the systems are massive, and the pace is fast, requiring you to make smart decisions with guidance from seasoned peers. If you think in systems and care about building things that actually work for millions of people, this is where you'll grow.

We’re not looking for someone who just follows a manual; we need builders who thrive in ambiguity and own their growth. You’ll be part of a high-performance culture marked by perseverance, where your code directly impacts earners, riders, and merchants every day. This is a unique environment where the digital and physical worlds intersect, and every line of code helps move the world forward. You will face shifting priorities and legacy trade-offs, but that is exactly what makes the work meaningful and your impact tangible.

Rate of Pay: $153,000 to $169,000 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.
• Backend software engineer for the Surge pricing team.
• Design and build software systems to support Machine Learning models training.
• Design, develop and test the real-time surge pricing systems that compute rider surge prices based on near real time signals.
• May telecommute.

Basic qualifications

• Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering (Any), Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, or related field.
• Position requires:
  • Python, Java, Kotlin, GIT, or SVN;
  • SQL or MySQL;
  • Data structures and algorithms development and functionality;
  • Designing technology stacks;
  • Debugging and monitoring for production services;
  • Software Development Lifecycle;
  • Designing back-end systems using REST APIs, JSON;
  • Machine learning model training and serving framework.

Ready to Ride?

This isn't the kind of place where you follow a playbook - it's where you help write one. If you're driven by impact, energized by challenge, and ready to shape how the world moves - we'd love to hear from you.

You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits. Explore our benefits.

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. Ask your Recruiter for details about this role's requirements.

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.