Sr Software Engineer

Sr Software Engineer Department: Engineering Team: Backend Location: Bangalore, India Type: Full-Time **What the Candidate Will Need / Bonus Points** \-\-\-\- What the Candidate Will Do ---- In this role, you will have the opportunity to 1. Design, develop, and deploy systems/platform/algorithms to solve complex business problems and improve product performance 2. Collaborate with applied/data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to understand requirements, define project goals, and deliver high-quality solutions 3. Deliver and review technical design, code and documentation 4. Drive ongoing efficiency and reliability improvements through design and automation: availability, performance, scaling, monitoring and capacity. 5. Tackle sophisticated technical challenges involving multiple technology stacks 6. Mentor and support your interns/fellow team members 7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive best practices in data management, data quality, and service deployment 8. Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in software engineering \-\-\-\- Basic Qualifications ---- 1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent practical experience 2. Strong expertise in high-level programming languages GoLang, Java etc., 3. \[Bonus\] Experience working on web stack, React, Typescript etc., 4. Good experience in architecture design, high availability, and high-performance systems. 5. Ability to learn quickly on the go. We're looking for software engineers who thrive while learning new technologies and don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions “ _Sometimes you have to run before you can walk” - Iron Man_ \-\-\-\- Preferred Qualifications ---- 1. Knowledge of data structure and algorithms and an ability to use them practically when implementing solutions 2. Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams 3. \[Bonus\] Full Stack experience i.e., Backend + Web development experience 4. Knowledge of the logistics and mobility industry is a plus Uber's