Software Engineer II - Storage Platform

About the Role

As a Software Engineer II on the Storage Platform team, you will build and scale the foundation of Uber's data infrastructure. Our team provides standardized, integrated, and fully managed database, object storage, and cache services. We manage a mix of proprietary and open-source solutions designed for massive scale, high Quality of Service (QoS), and dynamic reliability.

You will be responsible for the infrastructure that bridges real-time databases with our Big Data Platform, directly powering the data-driven decisions that move Uber forward.

What You'll Do

- Design, develop, and roll out high-performance storage features, frameworks, and ecosystems that are scalable, reliable, and easy to operate.
- Drive improvements in system reliability and efficiency through advanced automation, proactive monitoring, and performance tuning.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and application engineers to ensure our storage ecosystem provides a seamless experience across various backends.
- Take full accountability for projects, from initial requirement gathering with peers to final deployment, while providing technical input to shape the focus area.
- Elevate the team's engineering standards through rigorous code reviews, design critiques, and technical mentoring.

\\-\\-\\-\\- Basic Qualifications ----

1. Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a similar field.
2. 2+ years of software backend and distributed system development experience.
3. Strong problem-solving and solid coding skills in one or more programming languages (e.g., Go, Java, C/C++, Python).
4. Good verbal and written communication skills.

\\-\\-\\-\\- Preferred Qualifications ----

1. Experience developing or operating high-load, large-scale distributed systems and building monitoring systems.
2. Understanding or hands-on experience with big data infrastructure tools and software like Spark, HDFS, and Yarn. Real-time streaming technology, such as Apache Flink.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including writing detailed technical documents.

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

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

For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$171,000 per year - USD$190,000 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 [](;br>
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