Sr Software Engineer Storage, Search, & Data Platforms

About this role

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer in the Storage, Search, and Data (SSD) group, you will be at the heart of Uber's transition to a Cloud-Native Data Platform . We are moving away from traditional data processing toward a unified, elastic fabric that powers everything from exabyte-scale analytics to the "Agentic" AI that drives Uber's future.


In this role, you will take ownership of business-critical systems-whether that's scaling our Distributed MySQL footprint, optimizing Hudi-based Data Lakes , or building the storage layer. You are a "Full-Stack Infrastructure" engineer: someone who can write high-performance code, design resilient distributed systems, and ensure operational excellence for Tier-0 services that handle millions of concurrent trips.


What You Will Do

• **Own & Execute:** Lead the design and implementation of major features for Uber's storage and data platforms (e.g., **Docstore, Pinot, or OpenSearch** ).
• **Cloud-Native Modernization:** Build and optimize services that leverage **GCP and OCI Object Storage** , focusing on high-throughput metadata management and S3-compatible API support.
• **Storage Optimization:** Drive efficiency across our **HDFS and Blobstore** layers, using table formats like **Apache Hudi or Iceberg** to improve data freshness and reduce cost.
• **AI/ML Integration:** Work with AI teams to design high-performance data pipelines, ensuring our storage layers can handle the intense IO demands of **GPU-based model training** .
• **Operational Leadership:** Ensure 99.99% availability for your services. You will lead root-cause analyses (RCAs), improve observability, and mentor L3/L4 engineers on best practices for distributed systems.

- Basic Qualifications -

• **6+ Years of Engineering Experience:** Proven track record of building and maintaining **large-scale distributed systems** .
• **Deep Storage Knowledge:** Practical, hands-on experience with:
• - **Relational & ...