Job Description

As a Senior Software Engineer on Uber\'s Bot Defense team, you will be responsible for shaping and executing the technical vision to strengthen Uber\'s ability to protect its services and infrastructure from bot attacks. In this role, you will design and implement complex systems, develop cutting-edge solutions, and apply ML/AI technologies to detect and mitigate automated threats at scale. You will act as a technical leader within the team, promoting quality and operational excellence while ensuring the robustness, scalability, and reliability of our services.What the Candidate Will Need / Bonus Points---- What the Candidate Will Do ----

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance systems to detect and mitigate automated threats targeting Uber\'s services, ensuring robustness and reliability in production environments.
• Develop distributed, real-time algorithms for bot detection, leveraging technologies such as Apache Kafka and Apache Flink.
• Utilize ML/AI technologies to enhance the precision and recall of detection systems.
• Deliver and review technical design, code, and documentation, ensuring high-quality standards and adherence to security best practices.
• Manage upstream and downstream dependencies, collaborating with other engineering teams across Uber to ensure seamless integration and alignment with broader technical initiatives.
• Mentor and support fellow team members, providing technical guidance and fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.

---- Basic Qualifications ----

• Bachelor\'s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field.
• 5+ years full-time work experience in software engineering, product development and/or security engineering.
• Proficiency in Go, Java, C++, or Python.

---- Preferred Qualifications ----

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce comprehensive and detailed technical documentation.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and best practices.
• Experience with ML/AI technologies and frameworks and incorporating them into production systems.

We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let\'s move the world forward, together.Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber\'s cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.*Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to .Uber is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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