About The Role
The Core Security Engineering team at Uber is focused on making the production and corporate environments secure by default to provide industry-leading solutions for Uber's production services and infrastructure. As a manager in the IAM/core security engineering, you will leverage your solid software engineering and security background to lead the team that is dedicated in building Uber's IAM platform and ensuring the protection of Uber's core infrastructure. We are focused on building both security primitives and products that help other engineering teams to secure their systems, build trust, and advance security to enable our global business.
The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of software engineering fundamentals, experience with critical distributed systems/libraries, passionate about cybersecurity/IAM, excels at fostering team growth, and is not afraid to dive into the codebase to lead by example.
---- What the Candidate Will Do ----
Lead a talented team of engineers who are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced security solutions to strengthen Uber's security posture by securing Uber's infra, improving automation and efficiency, and working cross-functionally with various stakeholders to mitigate security risks.
Design and implement secure architectures for Identity Access security, ensuring industry best practices.
Provide technical leadership along with people management, focusing on delivering impactful solutions while maintaining technical excellence
Provide thought leadership in leveraging Generative AI and Machine Learning to shift-left security.
Partner with cross-functional teams, including IT, DevOps, and compliance, to enhance the organization's security posture.
Communicate security risks, vulnerabilities, and solutions to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring clarity and alignment.
Empower the team to excel in their roles by providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities.
Stay informed on emerging security threats, trends, and technologies to continuously enhance security practices.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of experience in software engineering
4+ years of experience in a leadership role.
Strong hands-on technical skills, including proficiency in one or more programming languages (Go, Java, Python, C/C++) and code reviews.
Deep understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, system design, and architecture.
Proven ability to lead technical projects end-to-end, from design through deployment.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with a bias for action.
Experience building and scaling teams while maintaining a culture of technical excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts - especially Identity Access Management, tools, and best practices. Certifications in Security is a plus
Experience with modern development practices (e.g., CI/CD, microservices, cloud platforms like AWS/GCP).
Experience building out integrations with open-source and vendor products
Experience with AI/ML technologies / frameworks and incorporating them into production systems
Proven track record of driving technical innovation and solving complex engineering challenges.
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