The Media Platform team at Uber is responsible for building a unified backend platform that supports media ingestion, processing, intelligence, and delivery for the Safety ecosystem. As a Staff Backend Engineer, you will influence the architecture and technical direction of systems that enhance rider and driver safety. Your work will involve real-time streaming and media processing, ensuring compliance and scalability. This role requires collaboration with various teams to create impactful products that prioritize safety and privacy.

• 10+ years of backend engineering experience with expertise in distributed systems and large-scale service architecture.
• Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Go or Java.
• Experience in building high-availability microservices.
• Proven experience designing and operating systems that handle high throughput, low latency, and strict reliability requirements.

• Architect and evolve Uber’s Media Platform backend systems for media ingestion, processing, storage, and delivery.
• Lead cross-team technical initiatives to improve reliability, scalability, cost efficiency, and compliance of media systems.
• Define and enforce platform standards for performance, privacy, retention, and operational excellence.
• Partner with Safety, Legal, and Product teams to translate complex requirements into scalable platform capabilities.
• Mentor senior engineers and act as a technical multiplier across the organization.

• Employees at Uber are often offered comprehensive health, life, disability, and mental wellness benefits, along with wellbeing stipends, travel medical coverage, and monthly Uber credits for Rides and Eats. Employees also get generous paid parental leave, flexible time off, and family-planning support so they can care for themselves and their families at every stage.