Sr Software Engineer - Backend - Catalog Quality

Uber • New York, NY

28d • $198,000 - $220,000

About The Position

As a Senior Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring that every product sold globally is represented with complete, accurate, and trusted catalog information at all times. You will design and build scalable systems that guarantee data quality, reliability, and consistency, enabling customers and partners to access precise product information wherever they shop.

Requirements

• Technical Expertise: 5+ years of software engineering experience with strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Go, Python, or C++), and a track record of building large-scale, distributed systems.
• Data & Systems Experience: Proven experience designing and maintaining data-intensive platforms or catalog/metadata systems with high standards for reliability, accuracy, and performance.
• Collaboration & Impact: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor engineers, and deliver business-critical solutions in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Nice To Haves

• Proven record of driving data quality and trust at scale.
• Strong background in distributed systems and data modeling
• Experience mentoring and developing engineers, fostering technical excellence and a culture of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable systems that ensure product catalog data is complete, accurate, and trusted across all global markets.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Product, Data Science, Operations) to define requirements and deliver solutions that improve catalog reliability and customer experience.
• Drive technical excellence by reviewing designs and code, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Mentor and support engineers across the team, fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, and high performance.

Benefits

• You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp.
• You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link [https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits](https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees