The Search Platform team at Uber is looking to refine and optimize its search capabilities and build the next-generation metrics system on top of OpenSearch to enable millions of users to find, discover, and explore rides, food, etc.
Requirements
- Highly proficient in one of the following programming languages: Java, Go, C/C++ and ability to pick up new ones.
- Systematic problem-solving approach and knowledge of algorithms, data structures and complexity analysis.
- Experience building an Observability or Metrics system
- Under the hood experience with Apache Lucene, ElasticSearch, OpenSearch, Solr and other Search technologies is a strong plus
- Experience with highly available/fault-tolerant, replicated data storage systems, or enterprise/cloud storage systems is also a strong plus
- 5+ years of experience building and managing distributed systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and architecture of a high-performance search infrastructure, prioritizing scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
- Collaborate with several cross-functional teams to define requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Optimize existing search infrastructure for efficiency, speed, and accuracy.
- Devise and implement solutions that seamlessly scale with the growing needs of our user base.
- Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge exchange and continuous improvement
Other
- BS or MS in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of full-time engineering experience
- Travel requirements not mentioned
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including machine learning, NLP, infrastructure, and product management, to deliver impactful solutions.
