Staff Software Engineer (Backend)

• Java PlatformThe Java Platform team is focused on empowering every Java engineer within Uber to efficiently deliver high-quality software solutions, excelling in cost efficiency, continuous innovation, and maximum engineering productivity. Our mission is to make writing the best Java code easy for all Uber engineers by building an end-to-end solution that leverages the latest language features to make Uber backend services performant, reliable, and efficient. Our work spans core platform pillars including Quality (linters, testing, profiling), Efficiency and Performance (JVM tuning, CPU/memory consumption), and Modernization (latest Java versions, GenAI automation).

About the Role

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer (Level 5B) to join the Java Platform team. This high-impact role is a critical position, and you will immediately take ownership of foundational platform initiatives. The role demands an individual who can operate with autonomy and technical depth to set the technical direction for projects that impact the entire company.

You will partner closely with other platform teams and engineering leaders to drive performance, efficiency, reliability, and modernization across Uber's massive Java ecosystem.

What You'll Do

Lead the architecture and implementation of crucial Java platform components, guaranteeing high performance, efficiency, and reliability. Proactively manage and resolve complex platform stability issues to maintain service integrity.

Spearhead ambitious, long-term optimization initiatives. This includes enabling virtual threads, developing the TaskGraph framework for Java developers, and significantly improving the efficiency of both stateful and stateless services.

Drive the strategic modernization of Uber's Java ecosystem, ensuring the adoption of the latest LTS Java versions and enhancing essential developer tooling.

Ensure that platform designs, including APIs and architecture, result in scalable, resilient solutions that minimize support costs.

Mentor junior engineers, fostering a strong culture of knowledge exchange and continuous improvement within the platform team.

Basic Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).

8

• years of full-time engineering experience.

Systematic problem-solving approach and knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and complexity analysis.

Strong understanding of distributed systems or stream processing.

Proficient in at least one programming language, such as Golang, Java, C#, or C

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Preferred Qualifications

5

years of experience building and managing large-scale distributed systems.

Highly proficient in Java.

Expertise in JVM or managed language runtime tuning, performance benchmarking, and continuous profiling.

Experience with the Java open-source community and familiarity with the OpenJDK process.

Leveraging AI/GenAI technologies to streamline engineering workflows, including the automation of routine development tasks and the enhancement of code quality.

Great sense of ownership and a proactive bias towards action.

Salary Ranges

For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$232,000 per year

• USD$258,000 per year.

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$232,000 per year

• USD$258,000 per year.

For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$232,000 per year

• USD$258,000 per year.

For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$232,000 per year

• USD$258,000 per year.

For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan.

You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link.

Uber's mission is to reimagine the way the world moves for the better. Here, bold ideas create real-world impact, challenges drive growth, and speed fuels progress. What moves us, moves the world - let's move it forward, together.

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.

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.