Data Software Engineer - Grocery

at  Uber

BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field experience in Software Engineering, with at least 3 years of focused experience in:

• Programming Languages : Full proficiency in Python, SQL, and Java/Scala.
• Big Data Technologies : Hands-on experience with Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, Flink or other big data processing frameworks.
• ETL Development : Designing and building ETL pipelines for processing large data sets.
• Data Systems Design : Experience designing end-to-end data solutions and complex data architectures

- Preferred Qualifications -

• Strong knowledge of SQL and database optimization techniques for both relational and non-relational databases.
• Understanding of data warehousing solutions and best practices, including partitioning, indexing, and schema design.
• Experience with cloud-based data services (e.g., AWS Redshift , Google BigQuery , Azure Data Lake ).
• Experience working with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS , Google Cloud Platform , Microsoft Azure ) to deploy and manage scalable data solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into efficient and scalable data models, systems, and analytical tools.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and their associated challenges, including consistency, availability, and fault tolerance.
• Ability to work with both batch and real-time data processing frameworks

Uber is at the forefront of redefining the future of grocery and retail delivery. From a company that began by transporting people, we have evolved into a platform that delivers nearly anything on-demand. As we continue expanding into groceries, retail, and beyond, we are focused on providing a seamless, scalable experience for our customers, earners, and partners.
The Grocery & Retail Data Engineering Team plays a pivotal role in driving this mission. This team is responsible for building and maintaining robust data platforms that support our fast-growing grocery and retail services. As a Data Engineer in this team, you will be designing, developing, and scaling data solutions that will enable advanced analytics, operational efficiencies, and data-driven decision-making across various business verticals.- Basic Qualifications -

BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field experience in Software Engineering, with at least 3 years of focused experience in:

• Programming Languages : Full proficiency in Python, SQL, and Java/Scala.
• Big Data Technologies : Hands-on experience with Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, Flink or other big data processing frameworks.
• ETL Development : Designing and building ETL pipelines for processing large data sets.

• Data Systems Design : Experience designing end-to-end data solutions and complex data architectures.

• Preferred Qualifications -

• Strong knowledge of SQL and database optimization techniques for both relational and non-relational databases.

• Understanding of data warehousing solutions and best practices, including partitioning, indexing, and schema design.
• Experience with cloud-based data services (e.g., AWS Redshift , Google BigQuery , Azure Data Lake ).
• Experience working with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS , Google Cloud Platform , Microsoft Azure ) to deploy and manage scalable data solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into efficient and scalable data models, systems, and analytical tools.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and their associated challenges, including consistency, availability, and fault tolerance.

• Ability to work with both batch and real-time data processing frameworks.

• What the candidate Wil Do -

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including product managers, data scientists, and software engineers, to design and develop data systems that enable Uber’s grocery and retail expansion.

• Build and maintain large-scale data systems such as data warehouses, databases, and big data infrastructures that power various analytics and business applications.
• Develop scalable ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines to process and manage high volumes of structured and unstructured data.
• Ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of data systems through continuous monitoring and optimization of distributed data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Flink, Presto).
• Lead efforts to improve data modeling practices, defining best practices for schema design and data governance to support business intelligence tools and advanced analytics.
• Create and optimize data workflows to support both operational systems and advanced data analysis, ensuring consistency, integrity, and quality across all data products.
• Support the development and implementation of cutting-edge data architecture, ensuring scalability, fault-tolerance, and efficiency.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies in data engineering to maintain Uber’s competitive edge in data solutions.