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Senior Software Engineer, Ads

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Uber

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Canada , Toronto

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Not provided

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Salary:

173000.00 - 192000.00 CAD / Year

Job Description:

Uber Advertising is building a new generation of display & video ads that help brands grow on Uber’s marketplace, and this role sits at the core of that effort. The Ads team at Uber is dedicated to creating world class advertising systems that strike the right balance between advertiser performance and exceptional shopper experience. We own the critical ad supply and serving layers across Uber’s global marketplace. Our mission is to scale Uber’s ad footprint by optimizing & expanding supply for existing formats and building the next generation of engaging ad experiences.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the development of robust features to optimize & increase Ad supply. Own the solution from initial design to production deployment and monitoring
  • Contribute to the technical roadmap of the Ads ecosystem, ensuring our architecture remains flexible enough to support emerging surfaces like Grocery, Retail, Rides and other new verticals
  • Mentor and guide peers & junior engineers, providing constructive technical leadership + encouraging a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment
  • Conduct thorough design & code reviews ensuring high quality and elevating standards

Requirements:

  • Proficient in modern programming languages, such as Go or Java
  • Familiar with A/B testing and experimentation
  • Demonstrated experience in setting the technical directions for projects, making architectural decisions and influencing cross-functional teams
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including ad operations, product, data science, and engineering to drive improvement and innovation in ad capabilities
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively

Nice to have:

  • Experience supporting and mentoring other engineers, while fostering a collaborative, inclusive team culture
  • Knowledge of the ad tech landscape, programmatic advertising, and digital marketing trends
  • Experience building and integrating with ad technologies. In-depth understanding of programmatic advertising
  • Experience in leveraging data and ML-driven insights to maximize outcomes
  • Working knowledge of ML/AI/GenAI techniques and an ability to apply them to Engineering and product processes such as ad insertion, targeting, or quality
What we offer:
  • Eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program
  • May be offered an equity award & other types of comp
  • Eligible for various benefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 21, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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