15 May 2026

Senior Software Engineer, Python Platform

Uber

Amsterdam

15 May 2026

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Uber's Python Platform team seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead cross-cutting initiatives improving Uber's Python ecosystem. The role involves designing scalable build systems, developer tooling, and production infrastructure. Requires 7+ years of experience with Python, distributed systems, and a track record of leading complex technical initiatives.

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Senior Software Engineer, Python Platform

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Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, NL

Work Model

On-site

Experience Required

7 years

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Mid-Senior level

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

Pythondistributed systemsbuild systemsdeveloper toolingproduction infrastructureperformancetestabilityobservabilityCI/CDmonorepo

Soft Skills

mentoringleadershipproblem solvingcommunicationoperational excellence

Tools (Must-have)

Python

Preferred Qualifications

Technical (Nice-to-have)

Bazelhermetic build systemsdependency/package managementML infrastructuredata infrastructure

Key Responsibilities

•Lead the design and implementation of large-scale improvements to Uber's Python build systems, tooling, and developer workflows.
•Architect reliable, scalable solutions that improve performance, testability, observability, and operational excellence across the ecosystem.
•Drive initiatives that reduce tech debt, improve monorepo health, and enable safe, continuous upgrades of Python and dependencies.
•Partner with ML, data, and backend teams to simplify and unify development workflows.
•Own projects end-to-end from problem definition and design through production rollout and long-term operation.
•Improve engineering quality through strong design reviews, testing strategy, monitoring standards, and documentation.
•Mentor engineers and raise the technical bar across the team.

Senior Software EngineerPythonPlatform EngineeringDistributed SystemsDeveloper ToolingBuild SystemsUberAmsterdamOn-siteFull-time

Key Responsibilities

•Lead the design and implementation of large-scale improvements to Uber's Python build systems, tooling, and developer workflows.

•Architect reliable, scalable solutions that improve performance, testability, observability, and operational excellence across the ecosystem.

•Drive initiatives that reduce tech debt, improve monorepo health, and enable safe, continuous upgrades of Python and dependencies.

•Partner with ML, data, and backend teams to simplify and unify development workflows.

•Own projects end-to-end from problem definition and design through production rollout and long-term operation.

•Improve engineering quality through strong design reviews, testing strategy, monitoring standards, and documentation.

•Mentor engineers and raise the technical bar across the team.