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Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Hybrid Salary Type: Salary Req #892 About the Role As a Senior Backend Engineer at Uber Freight, you will architect and build highly scalable systems that power the logistics network connecting shippers and carriers. You’ll work closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Data Scientists to deliver systems that optimize pricing, routing, and operational workflows. Your work will directly impact thousands of freight movements every day, and you’ll help define the long-term technical vision for our platform. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring engineers and driving best practices across teams, ensuring our infrastructure is robust, performant, and future-ready. What the Candidate Will Do Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure backend systems and services across multiple domains. Lead system design discussions and influence the architecture of large-scale distributed systems. Drive engineering best practices and set high standards for code quality, testing, and deployment processes. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, and Operations to deliver impactful features. Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical leadership and fostering growth. Contribute to long-term technical strategy and proactively identify areas for system and process improvement. Troubleshoot complex production issues and lead resolution efforts across teams. Basic Qualifications Minimum 5 years of software engineering experience. Strong problem solving and coding skills. Experience with one or more of Go, Java, Python, or C++. Experience with micro-service architecture and systems design. Experience developing highly scalable backend microservices. Experience writing unit and integration tests for backend services. Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams. Proven experience with leading projects and mentoring junior engineers. Knowledge of data structure and algorithms and an ability to use them practically when implementing solutions. Preferred Qualifications BS, MS, or PhD degree in computer science, related field, or equivalent practical experience. Experience with one of the following databases: MySQL, Cassandra. Proficiency in configuration targeting, automated rollbacks, and client SDK integration within application deployments. Experience shipping high-quality product features on schedule. Experience handling complex problems at scale. Knowledge of the logistics and freight industry is a bonus. Experience with React is a plus. About Uber Freight Uber Freight helps companies move goods more reliably and efficiently. We bring together the technology, people, and transportation capacity they need, using real‑time data from millions of shipments to guide smarter decisions. That helps customers spot issues early, avoid costly surprises, and deliver on time. Uber Freight works with 1 in 3 Fortune 500 shippers across North America and manages over $17B in freight. Learn more at www.uberfreight.com . Candidate Privacy Notice EEOC Uber Freight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.