Software Engineer II (Backend), Airports
Company: Uber
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary: $171k - $190k per year
Type: Full-time
Level: mid
Posted: 2026-02-14
About this role
About The Role
The Uber Airports team manages the largest segment within Uber's rides business. Our mission is to help airport travelers understand what to expect, when to request a ride, where to go, and how to find their driver, no matter where they land in the world.
We specialize in optimizing Uber products for airport scenarios, developing software solutions that cater to the needs of Uber riders, drivers, and airport operators. If you are interested in working on impactful products that are used by millions of users, consider joining our team!
What The Candidate Will Need / Bonus Points
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and build cross-functional solutions.
- Dive deep into multiple tech stacks across the company to create scalable micro-services and implement efficient algorithms.
- Track the success of your feature experiments, collaborating with Data Science and Product teams to iterate on delightful user experiences.
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in backend software systems.
- Proficient in one or more object oriented programming languages (e.g. Golang, Java, C#).
- Proficient in writing unit tests and integration tests.
Preferred Qualifications
- BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
- Experience with distributed systems or microservice architectures.
- Experience with relational databases and distributed storage systems (MySQL, Cassandra).
- Good written, verbal communication skills.
- Strong collaboration skills
- Passion for learning new technologies
- Experience with shipping efficient, reliable, crash-free code that reaches millions of users.
For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$171,000 per year - USD$190,000 per year. You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be...