Uber Freight

Software Engineer III

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75034, Frisco, TX, USA

In-Office

Mid level

Logistics • Transportation

The Role

Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable backend applications for Uber Freight’s transportation management platform. Collaborate with product managers, designers, researchers, and data scientists to deliver algorithmic solutions and high-quality product features. Apply microservice architecture, systems design, data structures, and algorithms to solve complex problems at scale. Contribute to project leadership and mentor junior engineers when applicable.

Summary Generated by Built In

Schedule: Full Time

Job Type: Hybrid

Salary Type: Salary

Req #: 3161

No immigration sponsorship or transfer available for this role.

About the role

As a Software Engineer III at Uber Freight, you will design, develop, and maintain highly scalable backend applications to improve Uber Freight’s Transportation Management Platform. Our teams operate our business through amazing product experiences built specifically to deliver value to customers, whether on the supply or demand side of our market.

You will be partnering with Product Managers, Designers, UXR & Data Scientists to bring Algorithmic solutions to our users. At your disposal will be the tools that helped Uber grow to be a worldwide company, as well as new and upcoming tech from our Compute, Platform and Machine Learning teams.

Basic Qualifications

BS degree in computer science, related field
At least 3 years of software engineering experience.
Strong problem solving and coding skills.
Experience with one or more programming languages: C#, Java, Go
Experience with micro-service architecture and systems design.
Experience developing highly scalable backend micro services.

Preferred Qualifications

MS or PhD degree in computer science, related field or equivalent practical experience.
Knowledge of data structure and algorithms and an ability to use them practically when implementing solutions.
Experience shipping high-quality product features on schedule.
Experience handling complex problems at scale.
Experience with one of the following databases: MySQL, Oracle.
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
Experience with leading projects and mentoring junior engineers is a plus.
Knowledge of the logistics and freight industry is a plus.
Experience with React is a plus.

Benefits & Compensation for U.S. Employees

Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more. US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role.

About Uber Freight

Uber Freight helps companies move goods more reliably and efficiently. We bring together the technology, people, and transportation capacity they need, using real‑time data from millions of shipments to guide smarter decisions. That helps customers spot issues early, avoid costly surprises, and deliver on time. Uber Freight works with 1 in 3 Fortune 500 shippers across North America and manages over $17B in freight. Learn more at www.uberfreight.com.

Candidate Privacy Notice

Uber Freight is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates. We collect and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For detailed information on how we handle candidate data, please review our Candidate Privacy Notice.

EEOC

Uber Freight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards 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.

Skills Required

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
At least 3 years of software engineering experience
Strong problem-solving and coding skills
Experience with C#, Java, or Go
Experience with microservice architecture and systems design
Experience developing highly scalable backend microservices
Master’s or PhD degree in computer science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Knowledge of data structures and algorithms, with practical implementation ability
Experience shipping high-quality product features on schedule
Experience handling complex problems at scale
Experience with MySQL or Oracle
Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Experience leading projects and mentoring junior engineers
Knowledge of the logistics and freight industry
Experience with React

Uber Freight Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Uber Freight and has not been reviewed or approved by Uber Freight.

Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered strong, including medical, dental, vision, and mental-health/EAP options with HSA/FSA support. This is often highlighted as a reliable cornerstone of the package.
Parental & Family Support — Parental leave stands out with extended paid time for new parents and broader family-planning support. This category is frequently singled out as a clear strength.
Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and sick leave are described positively, with hybrid/remote flexibility in many roles supporting work–life balance. Time-off policies are seen as a meaningful contributor to overall satisfaction even when pay sentiment is mixed.