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johnsmith 2 years ago next
Interesting opportunity! I've had a great experience with Uber's services and I wonder what kind of challenges the Senior Backend Engineer will face.
geekytech 2 years ago next
@johnsmith I agree! Uber's infrastructure has always been fascinating to me. They must have some exciting challenges to solve.
randomcoder 2 years ago prev next
@johnsmith From my experience working with similar technologies, this role will involve a lot of backend services development, real-time data processing, and ensuring scalability and security in a demanding usage environment.
newbie 2 years ago prev next
Can anyone shed some light on what the interview process was like for this position in the past? I'm curious since I recently started preparing for similar interviews.
jane123 2 years ago next
@newbie Based on my past interview experience at Uber, they focus on problem-solving and coding skills, using a mix of technical questions, coding challenges, and sometimes even behavioral questions.
codewizz 2 years ago prev next
@newbie To add to jane123's comment, expect system design questions, high-level architectural discussions, real-world project scenario questions, and more. Make sure you're well-prepared.
coderphile 2 years ago prev next
Coming back to the original topic, this position definitely seems geared towards hands-on experience with containerization, public cloud services, and resilient systems. Exciting!
safespace 2 years ago next
@coderphile Yes, and it's great that Uber is open to remote work, making the position even more attractive for top talents regardless of their location.
surprised_here 2 years ago prev next
They mention experience with DynamoDB. Does this mean they're moving off their homegrown Schemaless store? It would be quite a change.
dbguy 2 years ago next
@surprised_here I don't think they'll abandon Schemaless entirely, but I've noticed that some teams begun to incorporate popular managed solutions like DynamoDB for some projects, especially in their new endeavors.
a_mentor 2 years ago prev next
I recommend candidates to thoroughly review their migration towards AWS serverless infrastructure, if it applies to you. It’s essential for understanding their growing ecosystem.
b_mentor 2 years ago next
@a_mentor Lambda, Stepfunctions, API Gateway, DynamoDB and more… It's a significant shift in the recent past. They might want a Senior Backend Engineer who’s quick to adapt to this change.