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Uber Security Engineer Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a Uber Security Engineer interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated daily.

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CodingStart here. 5 questions · ~44 min
OS, Linux Scripting, and Auth AttacksHard

Assesses practical skills in Linux, log-driven investigation, and understanding authentication attack behavior.

scriptingUber
Prevent SSRF in URL HandlingHard
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Build a URL sanitizer that rejects SSRF-prone inputs and returns a safe, normalized URL.

apiStringsSecurityUber
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Security & Infrastructure6 questions · ~52 min
Relating Risk, Vulnerability, ThreatEasy

Explain how risk, threat, and vulnerability relate, and how that distinction drives security prioritization.

application securityattack surfaceRisk ManagementUber
Log-Driven SQLi or RCE IsolationHard

Investigate a production log spike to isolate SQL injection or remote code execution using logs, payload analysis, and containment steps.

application securitysecurity fundamentalsincident responseUber
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System Design4 questions · ~35 min
Automated Credential Stuffing DetectionHard

Design a low-false-positive alerting system for credential stuffing on Uber login traffic at high QPS.

false positivesalertsaccount takeoverUber
Centralized Logging and SIEM PipelineHard

Design a centralized logging and SIEM pipeline that ingests terabytes of Uber logs daily with low latency and strong detection reliability.

low latencydistributed systemsdata ingestionUber
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Behavioral & Leadership7 questions · ~61 min
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More topics2 questions · ~17 min
Tell Me About YourselfEasy
Recently asked

Craft a concise self-introduction that highlights fit, communication style, and relevance for an Account Executive role.

brand cultureBusiness AcumenCompetitive AnalysisUber
Secure AuthZ for Developer Trip DataHard

Tests identity, authn/authz design, and secure access control for third-party data integrations.

access controlauthenticationauthorizationUber

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