Uber Eats is looking to evolve search from a simple query box into an adaptive, intuitive experience that understands user intent before they even finish typing, to drive over a third of their business
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in a backend language like Go, Java, or Python (we use Go) and experience designing the APIs and services that power front-end surfaces
- Direct experience with Search, Recommendations, or Ranking systems
- A deep understanding of distributed systems and what it takes to build and maintain highly available, low-latency services at scale
- You are data-driven and have a deep appreciation for how system performance and small UX details impact user behavior
- Experience with modern web technologies
Responsibilities
- Own the Future of Search: You will lead the technical strategy and end-to-end execution for core initiatives
- Build for Nuance and Scale: You'll design, code, and ship features using Go and modern web technologies
- Drive the 'Flywheel': You will actively work with PMs, Designers, and UXR to understand the deep-seated needs of our users, shipping improvements that build user trust and kickstart a flywheel of engagement and discovery
- Level-Up the Team: As a senior technical voice, you will mentor other engineers, elevate our engineering foundations through initiatives like the migration to Lego, and champion a culture of high-quality code and rapid execution
Other
- 6+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a track record of shipping high-impact, user-facing products
- A strong sense of product intuition and a passion for the user; you're not just an implementer, you want to understand the why
- You elevate the engineers around you through thoughtful code reviews, clear design documentation, and mentorship
- A history of successfully leading complex, cross-functional projects and enjoy the ambiguity and autonomy that comes with it
- You are excited about the 'Inspiration and Discovery' pillar of our strategy and have ideas on how to build compelling experiences that exceed user expectations
