Senior Software Engineer - Mobile Security

The security organization at Uber is dedicated to enabling safe and secure innovation while protecting the communities we serve both online and in the physical world. Our teams are responsible for protecting both people and their data across intersections of the digital and physical world. The primary objective for Uber Engineering Security team is to enable the technical ambitions of the company while maintaining the highest standards of security and privacy for our customers and partners. As cybersecurity threats evolve, so do we.

Uber is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Mobile Security team. As a member of the team, you will design and build industry-leading technology to secure our marketplace. You will be challenged to find and build solutions that can effectively detect, deter, and block bad actors while preserving a frictionless experience for good users. One example is enforcing device integrity standards (think rooted devices, modded apps, emulators). You will have the opportunity to work across many parts of Uber's tech stack—contributing to backend services regularly, and occasionally to our Android and iOS codebases. You'll also have the opportunity to provide guidance to engineers across the company, and to ensure best practices are followed in the mobile security space.

What You'll Do:

• Design, build, and deploy anti-abuse systems to prevent, deter, and detect abuse of Uber's marketplace.
• Identify novel attacks in the mobile space.
• Work closely with partner teams to drive the adoption of the latest security technology.
• Uplevel and maintain existing mobile security and related backend services.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional experience of 5+ years.
• Experience designing and building backend systems that enable (or protect) products at scale.
• Experience in security or anti-abuse space.
• Proficient in Golang.
• Ability to communicate ideas and proposals concisely to a wide range of audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in other security domains: web security, network security, embedded security.
• Firm grasp on the security models of iOS and Android.
• Real-world experience in reverse engineering.
• Working knowledge of applied cryptography.

At Uber, we ignite opportunity by setting the world in motion. We take on big problems to help drivers, riders, delivery partners, and eaters get moving in more than 600 cities around the world. 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 a curiosity, passion and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let's move the world forward, together.

Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard 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.

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For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$185,000 per year - USD$205,500 per year. For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$185,000 per year - USD$205,500 per year. For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$185,000 per year - USD$205,500 per year. For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$185,000 per year - USD$205,500 per year. For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link .