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We are seeking an outstanding leader to manage teams responsible for Uber's repair engine. As a manager within Infrastructure, you will have a significant impact on the evolution of backend teams and architecture at Uber. Our mission is to make transportation as reliable as possible and we are looking for a passionate manager to build a dependable foundation that supports that vision. The role will involve leading engineers responsible for Uber’s core infrastructure modernization efforts, specifically focusing on core distributed systems and migration to cloud-based services. Your team will be hands-on and pivotal in developing, deploying, and scaling backend services and solutions that drive Uber’s user-facing products, downstream services, and internal infrastructure tools. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to ensure that Uber’s systems are not only highly reliable but also scalable to support our global customer base of over 100 million+ users.
Job Responsibility:
Manage teams responsible for developing and maintaining an industry-leading goal seeking repair engine
Drive the technical alignment internally and with partner teams
Own roadmap execution and delivery of projects with high quality
Contribute to the engineering culture and uphold the processes that will shape the team
Grow, mentor and develop a team of developers
Recruit high-quality engineering talent for the team
Requirements:
10+ years of significant experience building scalable, fault-tolerant and robust products and platforms
5+ years in managing engineering teams of 10+ people
Ability to lead in Amsterdam and collaborate with stakeholder and sister teams in The US
Ability to attract talent in Amsterdam by setting the standard for excellence
Experience leading engineering teams in parallel execution against high-stakes business goals and extensive engineering priorities
Experience partnering across functions and organizational boundaries to effectively advocate for team, business, and company priorities
Bachelor's/Master's/Ph.D., and/or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
Software engineering background with a strong background in backend and/or infrastructure development
Experience in distributed systems and core system modernization, especially within hyper-scale cloud environments
Experience building, deploying, and maintaining hyper-scale services supporting millions of users
Nice to have:
Hands-on engineering experience with at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java, or C++)
Experience in product engineering and scalability engineering
Expertise in cloud services and architecture, with experience in migration strategies and best practices
Knowledge of containerization, orchestration tools, and infrastructure management (Kubernetes experience is a plus)
Proven ability to architect solutions that are scalable, reliable, and secure, with a focus on performance and high availability
Proficiency in working with microservices architecture and backend systems within high-growth, technology-driven organizations
Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) and expertise in cloud-native tools
Familiarity with observability tools and techniques for monitoring and optimizing distributed systems
Proven ability to lead complex technical projects and effectively align multiple stakeholders toward common goals