Software Engineer II - Backend Engineer

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San Francisco, CA, USA
In-Office
171K-190K Annually
Junior
Logistics • Transportation • 3PL: Third Party Logistics
We reimagine the way the world moves for the better.
The Role
Build scalable, highly available backend systems powering Uber One membership benefits across Rides, Eats, FinTech, Delivery, and Mobility. Responsibilities include designing distributed solutions, resolving complex technical challenges, collaborating with product and design teams, writing reliable code, improving monitoring and on-call practices, and mentoring engineers.
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About the Role
Uber has evolved from a simple ride-hailing app into a global "go-get" powerhouse. At the heart of this evolution is Uber One, our premier membership program that bridges the gap between Rides, Eats, and beyond.
With over 50 million members and counting, Uber One is our most powerful growth engine. As part of the Membership team, you will build the foundational tech that rewards our most loyal users across multiple business lines including FinTech, Delivery, and Mobility. If you enjoy solving complex architectural puzzles and seeing your code impact millions of lives daily, you’ve found your team.
What You Will Do
- Architect & Build: Design and ship scalable, high-availability solutions that power exclusive benefits and perks for a global user base.
- Navigate Technical Ambiguity: Lead the charge on complex technical problems, weighing critical trade-offs and aligning cross-functional teams on the best path forward.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner closely with Product Managers and Designers to transform ambitious visions into tangible product features.
- Raise the Bar: Write clean, high-performance code and uphold gold standards for testing, coverage, and system reliability.
- Drive Excellence: Continuously improve engineering culture through better monitoring, on-call practices, and streamlined operations.
Basic Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Experience: 2+ years of full-time professional software engineering experience.
- Technical Depth: Expertise in one or more object-oriented programming languages (e.g., Go, Java, Python, or C++).
- Mindset: Proven track record as a fast learner and "go-getter" with a willingness to push beyond your comfort zone.
Preferred Qualifications
- Backend Proficiency: High proficiency in Golang or Java.
- System Complexity: Comfortable building and maintaining highly distributed systems.
- Ownership & Velocity: A strong se@nse of ownership and a history of shipping high-quality features on schedule in a fast-paced environment.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and guide technical strategy.
- Communication: Ability to translate complex technical jargon into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
- Data Savvy: Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Hive) to inform technical and product decisions.

Responsibilities

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $171,000 per year - USD $190,000 per year.

You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits.

About Us

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
  • 2+ years of full-time professional software engineering experience
  • Expertise in one or more object-oriented programming languages, such as Go, Java, Python, or C++
  • High proficiency in Golang or Java
  • Experience building and maintaining highly distributed systems
  • History of shipping high-quality features on schedule in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to mentor junior engineers and guide technical strategy
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience with data analytics tools such as Hive

Uber Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Parental & Family Support Policies provide a minimum of fully paid parental leave for all parents and financial support for fertility, adoption, and surrogacy, with added credits to ease the transition. Programs extend to family medical leave and parenting support resources, indicating depth beyond baseline offerings.
  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive across many countries, with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health benefits, plus allowances where direct plans are not available. Wellness programs and reimbursements further reinforce access to care.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Monthly ride and meal credits, free office meals/snacks, fitness stipends, onsite gyms, and wellbeing reimbursements create meaningful everyday value. Home‑office stipends, travel medical coverage, and counseling support round out lifestyle-oriented perks.

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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
21,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

We are Uber. The go-getters. The kind of people who are relentless about our mission to help people go anywhere and get anything. Movement is what we do. It’s our lifeblood. It runs through our veins. It’s what gets us out of bed each morning. It pushes us to constantly reimagine how we can move better. For you. For all the places you want to go. For all the things you want to get. For all the ways you want to earn. Across the entire world. In real-time. At the incredible speed of now.

Why Work With Us

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.

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