Senior Software Engineer (Backend), Airports

Senior Software Engineer (Backend), Airports Department: Engineering Team: Backend Location: Seattle, United States Type: Full-Time **About the Role** The Uber Airports team manages the largest segment within Uber’s rides business. Our mission is to help Airport travelers understand what to expect, when to request a ride, where to go, and how to find their driver, no matter where they land in the world. We specialize in optimizing Uber products for Airport scenarios, developing software solutions that cater to the needs of Uber Riders, Drivers, and Airport operators. If you’re interested in working on something impactful and used by millions of people, consider joining our team! \-\-\-\- What you will do ---- 1. Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and build cross-functional solutions. 2. Dive deep into multiple tech stacks across the company to create scalable micro-services and implement efficient algorithms. 3. Track the success of your feature experiments, collaborating with Data Science and Product teams to iterate on delightful user experiences. 4. Coach and mentor junior engineers or new engineers joining the team. Provide technical leadership to your team. \-\-\-\- Basic Qualifications ---- 1. 5+ years of experience in backend software systems. 2. Proficient in one or more object oriented programming languages (e.g. Golang, Java, C#). 3. Proficient in writing unit tests and integration tests. \-\-\-\- Preferred Qualifications ---- 1. BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field. 2. Experience with distributed systems or microservice architectures. 3. Experience with relational databases and distributed storage systems (MySQL, Cassandra). 4. Good written, verbal communication skills. 5. Strong collaboration skills 6. Passion for learning new technologies 7. Experience with shipping efficient, reliable, crash-free code that reaches millions of users. For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$202,000 per year - USD$224,000 per year. You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equ