Software Engineer II

Software Engineer II Department: Engineering Team: Backend Location: Sunnyvale, United States Type: Full-Time **About the Role** Uber AI’s mission is to optimize and advance Uber’s products and operations through cutting-edge machine learning and AI technologies. The organization comprises several teams, including the Machine Learning Platform team, which enables scalable ML across Uber. We provides foundational components to empower product teams in creating innovative and personalized user experiences. The broader group brings together machine learning engineers, backend and mobile engineers working collaboratively to solve high-impact business challenges. **What the Candidate Will Need / Bonus Points** \-\-\-\- What the Candidate Will Do ---- 1. Design and develop software and tools (pipeline build infrastructure) that power a state-of-the-art machine learning platform 2. Lead system architecture design efforts, including the integration and management of upstream and downstream dependencies 3. Drive operational efficiency through automation in areas such as capacity planning, configuration management, performance optimization, monitoring, and root cause analysis 4. Participate in on-call rotations and provide timely support for critical production issues \-\-\-\- Basic Qualifications ---- 1. Minimum of 4 years of experience in systems software engineering, with a strong foundation in computer architecture and core computer science principles 2. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience 3. Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: Java, Go, Python, or C/C++ 4. Solid working knowledge of networking, Linux, Docker, databases, and distributed processing technologies such as Ray, Hadoop, Hive, and/or Spark \-\-\-\- Preferred Qualifications ---- 1. Proven experience in designing, building, and operating distributed systems and high-throughput services 2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and computati