Software Engineer I, Java Foundation

Uber is looking for top-notch engineers looking to unleash the next wave of growth at Uber by multiplying developer productivity. This role involves designing, developing, and scaling a robust Java platform and tools to solve Uber’s unique large-scale build, code, and dependency management challenges. You will help delight our engineering teams and enable the whole engineering organization to iterate rapidly.

We create and contribute to open-source software and collaborate with other industry-leading tech companies, believing every developer should be productive.

What the Candidate Will Do

• Work closely with senior engineers to innovate, architect, develop, and scale Uber’s Java ecosystems

• Work with cutting-edge code transformer tools such as OpenRewrite and leverage GenAI to automate large-scale code transformation to save hundreds of years of engineering time for Uber

• Develop and maintain core Java libraries that are used across Uber

Basic Qualifications

• BS/MS/Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related discipline or equivalent experience.

• 1+ years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Sound understanding of fundamentals and principles of distributed systems.

• Expert level in one of the following programming languages: Java, Go, C/C++, Python, or C#.

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

• A good understanding of operating and scaling large-scale distributed systems in practice, including application security, monitoring, and managing incidents.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team and across offices.

• GenAI-related experience is a big plus for this role.

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$150,000 per year - USD$158,000 per year.

For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$150,000 per year - USD$158,000 per year.

For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$150,000 per year - USD$158,000 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. You will also be eligible for various benefits.

Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

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.