Sr Software Engineer - Presto

Uber

Seattle, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$202,000–$224,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Algorithms, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, Big Data, Business Case, Cargo/Freight, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Formats, Data Modeling, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Facebook Application Development, HDFS (Hadoop Distributed File System), Java, Large-Scale Systems, Linux Operating System, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Open Source, Production Management, Production Systems, Query Optimization, Risk, SQL (Structured Query Language), Service Level Agreement (SLA), Software Development, Software Engineering, Systems Administration/Management, Tableau, Team Player, Use Cases, Web Analytics
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
**About the role** Presto is our main interactive big data analytics query engine at Uber. It was originally developed at Facebook, and is currently managed in open source by the Presto Linux Foundation. It is the most popular SQL analytics engine at Uber, used by over 10K weekly active users, who run 4M+ queries per week. Presto at Uber has grown a lot in the last few years (currently 9K+ nodes, 20+ clusters) and supports several critical business use cases across Rides, Eats, Freight, Risk, etc. Multiple product platforms like uMetric, Bullseye, Enterprise-reports, Tableau, etc. also depend on Presto for interactive analytics. As part of the Presto team, you will design, implement, optimize, and manage large scale distributed computing infrastructure that will impact multiple business use cases at Uber scale. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with the open source community for Presto. **What the Candidate Will Need / Bonus Points** ---- What the Candidate Will Do ---- 1. Learn the internals of big data infrastructure at Uber scale. 2. Deep-Dive the internal of MPP Data Analytics Engine, do the optimization on the query logical/physical/execution plan, and also improve the query execution on the runtime engine including codegen, threading model, data formatting and reader, etc. 3. Design and implement distributed and real-time algorithms for interactive data processing. 4. Improve production cluster orchestration and service reliability and availability. 5. Work with multiple partner teams within and outside of Uber and build cross-functional solutions in a collaborative work environment. 6. Be actively involved in the Presto open source community by making code contributions, giving talks, and participating in community activities. ---- Basic Qualifications ---- 1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. 2. 6+ years of experience building large scale distributed software systems. 3. Solid understanding of Java for backend / systems software development. ---- Preferred Qualifications ---- 1. MS / PhD in Computer Science or related field. 2. Experience managing production systems with a strong availability SLA. 3. Experience working with SQL Compiler, SQL Plan / Runtime Optimization. 4. Experience working with Presto, Apache Calcite / Hive / Flink, Apache Spark or similar analytics technologies. 5. Experience working with Large Scale distributed system, HDFS / Yarn For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$202,000 per year - USD$224,000 per year. For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$202,000 per year - USD$224,000 per year. For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$202,000 per year - USD$224,000 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. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://jobs.uber.com/en/benefits. 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. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdb_Y9Bv8-lWDMbpidF2GKXsxzNh11wUUVS7fM1znOfEJsVeA/viewform

About the Company

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Uber

We ignite opportunity by setting the world in motion

Good things happen when people can move, whether across town or towards their dreams. Opportunities appear, open up, become reality. What started as a way to tap a button to get a ride has led to billions of moments of human connection as people around the world go all kinds of places in all kinds of ways with the help of our technology.

We’re building something people use every day. From how you get home from work, to how you eat meals, or how you move huge shipments of absolutely anything, the work we contribute moves the world a few steps forward. And that’s one of the best parts about working here—knowing that the work you do helps shape the future.

And getting to that bright future means solving some of the most difficult problems of the present. It takes a lot of hard work, a lot of love, and support from colleagues all over the world. At Uber, we have brought together a world-class collective of problem-solvers. And we all fundamentally understand that tough challenges help us personally grow the most. That’s why we wholeheartedly believe in learning by doing—and that there is no better classroom than real-world experience. Because if it helps you grow, then we all grow. Together.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
2009
WEBSITE
https://www.uber.com/