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Sr Software Engineer - Engineer

New York, NYHybridFull TimeSenior$202,000–$224,000 /yrPosted 10 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Go
  • Java
  • C++
  • Backend
  • Consumer-Facing
  • B2C
  • Scalability
  • Distributed Systems

Nice to have

  • Product Mindset
  • User Experience
  • Business Metrics
  • Cross-functional Teams
  • Product
  • Data Science

Role summary

Uber Eats is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer for its Disruptive Growth team to build and scale "Meal Deals" and other affordability features globally. This role focuses on developing world-class, consumer-facing growth features that directly impact millions of users and drive significant business growth. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, proficiency in modern programming languages like Go, Java, or C++, and hands-on experience building scalable, distributed backend systems for B2C products. Preferred qualifications include a strong product mindset, experience with cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring other engineers.

About The Team

The Disruptive Growth team at Uber Eats is building our next big bet in affordability: "Meal Deals". This high-priority product is dedicated to making Uber Eats more accessible for everyone. Our team's mission is to scale Meal Deals and other growth products to global markets, driving significant revenue and business growth worldwide.

About The Role

Our mission is to expand Uber Eats business by experimenting, iterating, and launching world-class consumer-facing growth features. We are looking for a highly motivated Back End Engineer with a deep passion for product to contribute to this mission. In this role, you won't just write code; you will help define what a great product looks like. Your contributions will directly impact a rapidly growing business unit, shaping the user experience for millions of customers.

Basiq Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of working experience in the software engineering industry
  • Proficient in modern programming languages, such as Go, Java, C++.
  • Hands-on experience building and scaling Consumer-Facing (B2C) products.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong product mindset and passion with a proven track record of optimizing product features to improve user experience and drive business metrics.
  • Experience collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and data science, to drive innovation in consumer applications.
  • Experience building highly scalable, distributed backend systems that support millions of users.
  • Experience supporting and mentoring other engineers, while fostering a collaborative, inclusive team culture

For New York City, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $202,000 per year - USD $224,000 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.

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.

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