About the role
The Online Data Platform team at Uber builds and operates the foundational real-time data systems that power every critical use case across the company. The team owns multiple online data systems such MySQL, Vitess, M3DB, ZK, ETCD, Backup/Restore of storage techs, Real time analytics , Search, Flink and Kafka.
We are looking for a Senior Manager to lead our Vitess and MySQL engineering teams. This is a deeply technical leadership role at the intersection of database internals, distributed systems, and large-scale production operations. You will manage a multi-layer team of Senior Engineers, Tech Lead Managers (TLMs), and Engineering Managers, owning the full technical charter for Uber's relational database platform.
Basic Qualifications
1. 10+ years of hands-on software engineering experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems, with deep expertise in database systems, online data platforms, or adjacent infrastructure (search, OLAP, streaming).
2. 4+ years of engineering management experience, including direct management of Senior Engineers and at least one layer of management (Engineering Managers or Tech Lead Managers).
3. Proficiency in Go and/or Java; strong command of distributed systems fundamentals Demonstrated ability to drive technical strategy and roadmap for complex, high-scale systems with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience in distributed database systems and internals
What the candidate will do
1. Lead, grow, and mentor a multi-layer organisation of Senior Engineers, Tech Lead Managers (TLMs), and Engineering Managers — owning hiring, performance management, career development, and team culture.
2. Build a high-performing, inclusive engineering team with a strong culture of technical excellence, ownership, high bar for quality and psychological safety.
3. Define and drive the multi-year technical roadmap for Vitess and MySQL at Uber
4. Provide hands-on technical oversight: lead architecture reviews, set engineering standards, and maintain a high bar for design quality, reliability, and operational hygiene across all team charters.
5. Own SLO definition and reliability targets for the Vitess and MySQL platforms; drive incident response culture, runbook discipline, and systematic post-mortem processes.
6. Partner with stakeholders across Engineering to align on
7. Represent the team in senior leadership forums and cross-functional reviews;
8. Engage with the open source Vitess and MySQL ecosystem
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Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.
*Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to accommodations@uber.com.