Senior Staff Engineer - Uber Eats

Uber Eats is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to join their Consumer Experience Organization, which is responsible for creating and maintaining the complete user journey on the Uber Eats platform. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll shape the technical direction of multiple teams while working on complex, large-scale systems that serve millions of users globally.

As a Senior Staff Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of technical leadership, tackling the most challenging cross-functional projects that impact the entire Uber Eats ecosystem. Your role will involve breaking down complex technical problems into manageable solutions while maintaining a deep understanding of system architectures and their limitations. You'll need to balance technical excellence with business acumen to make strategic technology decisions that drive the platform forward.

The position requires a strong background in software engineering with at least 8 years of experience and demonstrated expertise in consumer products. You'll be expected to possess comprehensive knowledge of performance optimization, scalability, and enterprise system architecture. A significant aspect of your role will involve mentoring other engineers and helping guide their career development, making this an ideal position for someone who is passionate about both technical excellence and team growth.

Working at Uber Eats offers the opportunity to impact millions of users' daily experiences while solving interesting technical challenges at scale. The company provides competitive compensation, including a strong base salary range of $252,000-$280,000, along with bonus potential and equity awards. The hybrid work environment allows for both collaborative office time and flexible remote work, though you'll be expected to spend at least half your time in the office to maintain strong team connections and contribute to Uber's cultural identity.

This role is perfect for a technical leader who thrives on solving complex problems, enjoys mentoring others, and wants to make a significant impact on a product that millions of people use every day. You'll be joining a company at the forefront of the food delivery industry, with opportunities to influence both technical decisions and product direction while working with cutting-edge technologies and talented teams.