Senior Software Engineer

About the Role

The real-time data analytics platform at Uber is powered by Apache Pinot and Presto. We host top-tier business-critical use-cases such as external facing dashboards like the Eats Restaurant Manager, in-app features such as Eats recent search or Uber Freight carrier score, and critical operational platforms for various business orgs such as Rides, Eats, Freight, Infra, Ads, etc. Our platform supports sub-second SQL analytics with a high query throughput on real-time data.

As part of the Real-Time Analytics team, you will play a pivotal role in launching various features for the user-facing analytics platform that directly impact multiple lines of businesses, enabling data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency. You will also have an opportunity to represent Uber and collaborate in open-source communities for Apache Pinot and Presto, both leading technologies in Big Data and real-time analytics.

What the Candidate Will Do

Design and build a high-performance real-time analytics infrastructure, prioritizing scalability, reliability, and efficiency.

Work with related data infrastructure technologies such as Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, Apache Spark, and HDFS.

Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to define requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

Devise and implement solutions that seamlessly scale with the growing needs of our user base.

Actively contribute and engage in the open-source Apache Pinot community.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field, with 4 years of full-time engineering experience

Highly proficient in one of the following programming languages: Java, Go, C/C.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Under the hood experience with Apache Pinot, Apache Druid, Apache Flink, Clickhouse, Apache Spark or similar analytics technologies is a strong plus

Sound understanding of distributed system fundamentals.

Experience building and managing large-scale critical production systems with a strong availability SLA is highly desirable

For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$185,000 per year – USD$205,500 per year. You will be eligible to participate in Ubers bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/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. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbY9Bv8-lWDMbpidF2GKXsxzNh11wUUVS7fM1znOfEJsVeA/viewform