Staff Software Engineer

About the role

The Compute team manages the foundational infrastructure that powers every product at Uber. We are seeking a technical leader to architect our next-generation cloud platform and improve the reliability of our global systems.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Architect and develop end-to-end orchestration and monitoring frameworks capable of operating at global scale.
• Mentor engineering staff and provide technical oversight for system design and implementation.
• Develop a multi-cloud compute platform while working with cloud providers to align their roadmaps with our requirements.
• Contribute to Linux open source projects to improve system performance and resource management.
• Guide engineering teams through the full lifecycle of large-scale projects while maintaining high code standards.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience developing scalable, fault-tolerant platforms and business-critical cloud services.
• Proficiency in Go, C, C++, or Java.
• Demonstrated success leading complex engineering projects from initial design through global production.
• Experience identifying and resolving architectural weaknesses to reduce technical debt.
• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to have

• Experience managing large fleets of Linux machines and working with container orchestration.
• Background building compute platforms on AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI.
• Expertise in designing Linux features to optimize fleet-wide resource utilization.
• Experience managing cross-team initiatives.

Skills & tools

• Go, C, C++, Java
• Linux internals
• Container orchestration
• Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI)

Practical notes

• Base salary range: $232,000 to $258,000 per year.
• Compensation includes eligibility for the company bonus program and equity awards.
• Full-time employees are eligible for a 401(k) plan and company benefits.
• This role requires at least 50% of time spent working from the office.
• Uber is an Equal Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.