Sr. Backend Engineer at UBER FREIGHT US LLC

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Engineering, Problem Solving, Coding, Go, Java, Python, C++, Micro-Service Architecture, Systems Design, Backend Microservices, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Leadership, Mentoring, Data Structures, Algorithms

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Schedule: FT Job Type: Hybrid Salary Type: Salary Req #892 About the Role As a Senior Backend Engineer at Uber Freight, you will architect and build highly scalable systems that power the logistics network connecting shippers and carriers. You’ll work closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Data Scientists to deliver systems that optimize pricing, routing, and operational workflows. Your work will directly impact thousands of freight movements every day, and you’ll help define the long-term technical vision for our platform. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring engineers and driving best practices across teams, ensuring our infrastructure is robust, performant, and future-ready. What the Candidate Will Do Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure backend systems and services across multiple domains. Lead system design discussions and influence the architecture of large-scale distributed systems. Drive engineering best practices and set high standards for code quality, testing, and deployment processes. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, and Operations to deliver impactful features. Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical leadership and fostering growth. Contribute to long-term technical strategy and proactively identify areas for system and process improvement. Troubleshoot complex production issues and lead resolution efforts across teams. Basic Qualifications Minimum 5 years of software engineering experience. Strong problem solving and coding skills. Experience with one or more of Go, Java, Python, or C++. Experience with micro-service architecture and systems design. Experience developing highly scalable backend microservices. Experience writing unit and integration tests for backend services. Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams. Proven experience with leading projects and mentoring junior engineers. Knowledge of data structure and algorithms and an ability to use them practically when implementing solutions. Preferred Qualifications BS, MS, or PhD degree in computer science, related field, or equivalent practical experience. Experience with one of the following databases: MySQL, Cassandra. Proficiency in configuration targeting, automated rollbacks, and client SDK integration within application deployments. Experience shipping high-quality product features on schedule. Experience handling complex problems at scale. Knowledge of the logistics and freight industry is a bonus. Experience with React is a plus. About Uber Freight Uber Freight is a market-leading enterprise technology company powering intelligent logistics. With a suite of end-to-end logistics applications, managed services and an expansive carrier network, Uber Freight advances supply chains and moves the world’s goods. Today, the company manages over $20 billion of freight and one of the largest networks of carriers. It is backed by best-in-class investors and provides services for 1 in 3 Fortune 500 companies, including Del Monte Foods, Nestle, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and more. For more, visit www.uberfreight.com. Candidate Privacy Notice EEOC Uber Freight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards 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.

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Responsibilities

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will design and implement scalable backend systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will also mentor junior engineers and contribute to the long-term technical strategy of the platform.