Senior Staff Engineer, Platform Engineering

Uber is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to spearhead their core infrastructure modernization initiatives, focusing on distributed systems and cloud migration. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, working on systems that support over 100 million users globally. The position is within the Platform Engineering team, which maintains a sophisticated goal-seeking repair engine ensuring tenant health across instances. The team plays a crucial role in defining workload health signals and maintaining SLAs across Uber's infrastructure.

The role offers an opportunity to work on complex technical challenges at massive scale, leading modernization efforts while maintaining high reliability and performance. You'll be responsible for architecting and implementing solutions that power Uber's global operations, from user-facing products to internal infrastructure tools. The position requires deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud architecture, and modern programming languages, with opportunities to mentor other engineers and shape technical direction.

Working at Uber means joining a company that's revolutionizing transportation and delivery across 600+ cities worldwide. The compensation package includes a competitive base salary, equity opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. The role offers the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements across several major tech hubs, including San Francisco, Sunnyvale, and Seattle.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced engineers who want to work on cutting-edge technology at scale, drive technical innovation, and make a significant impact on systems used by millions of people daily. The role combines technical depth with strategic thinking, requiring both hands-on coding skills and the ability to lead complex technical initiatives.