Senior Staff Software Engineer - Financial Products (Backend)

team is seeking a

to join our high-velocity growth group. Our mission is to architect and scale Uber's next generation of financial services. As a leader within one of the company's core strategic initiatives, you will be responsible for launching high-impact projects that redefine Uber's ecosystem. Your work will directly influence the company's bottom line and shape how millions of users interact with our financial offerings. What You'll Do •

Partner with Product, Design, and Business leadership to translate ambitious product visions into scalable, high-concurrency backend solutions. •

Serve as the primary technical authority for the team, steering architectural choices, overseeing rigorous code reviews, and ensuring system reliability. •

Champion and implement industry-best practices for code health, automated testing, and long-term maintainability. •

Build and optimize frameworks that support Uber's global scale, ensuring financial transactions remain seamless and secure. Basic Qualifications •

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field. •

of professional full-time software engineering experience. •

Strong expertise in modern backend languages-specifically

. Preferred Qualifications •

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. •

Proven track record of designing, building, and maintaining high-scale, resilient distributed systems. •

Prior experience building mission-critical financial services software (e.g.,

). •

Experience leading senior engineering teams and fostering a culture of technical rigor and rapid delivery. ~~ ~~ For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $267,000 per year - USD $297,000 per year. 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.

This isn't the kind of place where you follow a playbook - it's where you help write one. If you're driven by impact, energized by challenge, and ready to shape how the world moves - we'd love to hear from you. You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits. Explore our benefits. Offices remain key to collaboration and Uber's culture. Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time in-office. Some roles, like those at greenlight hubs, require full-time in-office presence. Ask your Recruiter for details about this role's requirements. Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.