Software Engineer II, Java Foundation

## **About the role:** ## 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. ## **About the Team:** The Java foundation team is crucial to our Developer Experience organization. It focuses on providing a robust Java platform and tools to solve Uber’s unique large-scale build, code, and dependency management challenges. We are a team of Java experts passionate about solving complex challenges and leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as GenAI to automate and modernize Uber’s Java ecosystem. ## **Minimum qualifications:** - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field **OR** 1-year full-time Software Engineering work experience, **WHICH INCLUDES** 1-year total technical software engineering experience in one or more of the following areas: - Programming language (e.g. C, C++, Java, Python, or Go) - _Note the 1-year total of specialized software engineering experience may have been gained through education and full-time work experience, additional training, coursework, research, or similar (OR some combination of these).  The year of specialized experience is not necessarily in addition to the years of Education & full-time work experience indicated._ ## **Technical skills:** Preferred: - 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. 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://forms.gle/aDWTk9k6xtMU25Y5A). 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. For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$158,000 per year - USD$175,500 per year. For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$158,000 per year - USD$175,500 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. More details can be found at the following link [https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits](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://forms.gle/aDWTk9k6xtMU25Y5A). 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.