{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"952f8726946c7dd74f566580","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/952f8726946c7dd74f566580","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/952f8726946c7dd74f566580","title":"Staff Software Engineer (Backend) - Java Platform","description":"About the Team\n\nThe Java Platform team is focused on empowering every Java engineer within Uber to efficiently deliver high-quality software solutions, excelling in cost efficiency, continuous innovation, and maximum engineering productivity. Our mission is to make writing the best Java code easy for all Uber engineers by building an end-to-end solution that leverages the latest language features to make Uber backend services performant, reliable, and efficient. Our work spans core platform pillars including Quality (linters, testing, profiling), Efficiency and Performance (JVM tuning, CPU/memory consumption), and Modernization (latest Java versions, GenAI automation).\n\nAbout the Role\n\nWe are seeking a Staff Software Engineer (Level 5B) to join the Java Platform team. This high-impact role is a critical position, and you will immediately take ownership of foundational platform initiatives. The role demands an individual who can operate with autonomy and technical depth to set the technical direction for projects that impact the entire company. You will partner closely with other platform teams and engineering leaders to drive performance, efficiency, reliability, and modernization across Uber's massive Java ecosystem.\n\nWhat You'll Do\nLead the architecture and implementation of crucial Java platform components, guaranteeing high performance, efficiency, and reliability. Proactively manage and resolve complex platform stability issues to maintain service integrity.\nSpearhead ambitious, long-term optimization initiatives. This includes enabling virtual threads, developing the TaskGraph framework for Java developers, and significantly improving the efficiency of both stateful and stateless services.\nDrive the strategic modernization of Uber's Java ecosystem, ensuring the adoption of the latest LTS Java versions and enhancing essential developer tooling.\nEnsure that platform designs, including APIs and architecture, result in scalable, resilient solutions that minimize support costs.\nMentor junior engineers, fostering a strong culture of knowledge exchange and continuous improvement within the platform team.\nBasic Qualifications\nA Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).\n8+ years of full-time engineering experience.\nSystematic problem-solving approach and knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and complexity analysis.\nStrong understanding of distributed systems or stream processing.\nProficient in at least one programming language, such as Golang, Java, C#, or C++.\nPreferred Qualifications\n5+ years of experience building and managing large-scale distributed systems.\nHighly proficient in Java.\nExpertise in JVM or managed language runtime tuning, performance benchmarking, and continuous profiling.\nExperience with the Java open-source community and familiarity with the OpenJDK process..\nLeveraging AI/GenAI technologies to streamline engineering workflows, including the automation of routine development tasks and the enhancement of code quality..\nGreat sense of ownership and a proactive bias towards action.\n\nFor New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$232,000 per year - USD$258,000 per year. For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$232,000 per year - USD$258,000 per year. For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$232,000 per year - USD$258,000 per year. For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$232,000 per year - USD$258,000 per year. For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits. 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