Sr Staff Software Engineer, Capacity & Efficiency Engineering

Who you are

You have extensive experience in capacity engineering, data engineering, and full-stack development — your expertise allows you to design, implement, and optimize complex systems that ensure scalability, reliability, and performance. As a visionary leader, you are capable of defining and owning the vision of your team, driving accountability across the company for significant expenditures on platforms. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with stakeholders to identify inefficiencies and enhance systems for better efficiency.

You possess a strong analytical mindset, enabling you to build deep analytical tools that help understand consumption patterns of infrastructure. Your ability to liaise with various teams across the organization ensures that you can effectively communicate and implement strategies that lead to cost-effective solutions. You are passionate about leveraging technology to drive efficiency and are committed to continuous improvement in your work.

Desirable

Experience with cloud infrastructure and analytics products is a plus, as is familiarity with cost-to-serve efficiency programs. You are comfortable working in a hybrid environment, balancing in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility. Your leadership skills are complemented by a strong technical background, allowing you to mentor and guide junior engineers effectively.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be responsible for defining and owning the vision of the Capacity & Efficiency Engineering team. You will lead initiatives to build and enhance capacity analytics products that drive efficiency programs as Uber grows its infrastructure in the cloud. Your work will involve designing and implementing systems that optimize resource allocation and forecasting, ensuring that the company can scale effectively while managing costs.

You will collaborate with various stakeholders across the company to identify inefficiencies and develop strategies to address them. This will involve building analytical tools that provide insights into infrastructure consumption patterns, enabling data-driven decision-making. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the systems you design are reliable and performant, capable of handling the demands of a rapidly growing organization.

Your role will require you to stay updated with the latest technologies and industry trends, applying them to improve existing systems and processes. You will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to help them grow in their careers. Your contributions will directly impact Uber's mission to reimagine the way the world moves for the better, as you work to create efficient and scalable systems that support the company's goals.

What we offer

At Uber, you will be part of a culture that values bold ideas and real-world impact. The company is committed to fostering an environment where collaboration is central to its identity. You will have the opportunity to work in a hybrid setting, spending at least half of your time in the office to facilitate collaboration with your team. Uber also offers accommodations based on religious and medical conditions, ensuring that all employees feel supported in their work environment.

You will be part of a dynamic team that is focused on driving efficiency and innovation within the organization. The role offers competitive compensation and the chance to work on projects that have a significant impact on the company's operations and overall success. Join Uber and help shape the future of transportation while advancing your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.