Uber

Software Engineer II - Android Engineer

Uber$171K — $190K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of software engineering experience
  • Strong experience in Kotlin and/or Java for Android apps
  • Solid understanding of Android fundamentals, including Activity/Fragment lifecycle and UI frameworks
  • Experience in building and shipping user-facing mobile features
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Effective in cross-functional collaborative environments

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and ship high-quality Android features for earners
  • Take responsibility for features from implementation through launch and iteration
  • Collaborate with Product, Design, Backend Engineers, and Data Scientists
  • Contribute to code quality, testing, and performance improvements
  • Use data to inform product iterations and improvements
  • Continuously learn Uber's mobile platform and best practices

Benefits

  • Participate in Uber's bonus program and potential equity awards
  • 401(k) plan eligibility for full-time employees
  • Access to various employee benefits
  • Work in an office environment fostering collaboration and cultural identity
  • Commitment to equal opportunity employment
Full Job Description
About the Role

Offer Experinece

Are you passionate about building intuitive, high-impact mobile experiences that help millions of earners make smarter decisions and maximize their earnings?

The Offer Experience team at Uber focuses on how earners discover, evaluate, and act on earning opportunities. We build personalized, reliable, and performant mobile experiences that power offers, incentives, and real-time earning insights across Uber's platforms.

As an Android Software Engineer on this team, you will work on highly visible product surfaces used daily by millions of earners worldwide. You'll collaborate closely with Product, Design, Backend, and Data partners to deliver high-quality Android experiences that are fast, scalable, and delightful to use.

If you're excited about ownership, impact, and building products at global scale, we'd love to have you join us.

What the Candidate Will Do

- Build Android Experiences: Design, develop, and ship high-quality Android features that power the earner offer experience
- Own Features End-to-End: Take responsibility from implementation through launch, monitoring, and iteration
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with Product Managers, Designers, Backend Engineers, and Data Scientists to deliver cohesive experiences
- Improve Quality & Reliability: Contribute to code quality, testing, performance, and long-term maintainability
- Iterate with Data: Leverage experimentation and metrics to inform product improvements
- Grow as an Engineer: Learn Uber's mobile platform, tooling, and best practices while continuously improving technical depth

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong experience developing Android applications using Kotlin and/or Java
- Solid understanding of Android fundamentals, including:
- Activity/Fragment lifecycle
- UI frameworks (Views and/or Jetpack Compose)
- Networking, threading, and performance optimization
- Experience building and shipping user-facing mobile features
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with modern Android architecture patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture)
- Familiarity with Jetpack libraries (ViewModel, LiveData/Flow, Navigation, Room)
- Experience working with large-scale or consumer-facing mobile apps
- Exposure to experimentation frameworks, feature flags, or A/B testing
- Understanding of mobile performance, reliability, and observability
- Experience working closely with backend APIs and product partners
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability for end-to-end feature delivery

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$171,000 per year - USD$190,000 per year.

For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$171,000 per year - USD$190,000 per year.

For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link [https://jobs.uber.com/en/benefits](https://jobs.uber.com/en/benefits).

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.

About Uber

Uber Entertainment, Inc. is a privately held video game development company headquartered in beautiful downtown Kirkland, WA. Uber is currently developing Planetary Annihilation, a next generation real time strategy game of epic proportions.

Uber Careers

There has never been a better time to join our global team of Uber professionals—pioneers in the world of transportation and technology. Work you’ll do Join Uber’s industry-leading team to help drive forward the future of mobility and logistics for some of the world’s most dynamic cities and populations. Transform the way the world moves with the brightest minds at Uber, where innovation meets functionality to create solutions for everyday challenges. Lead from a unique position in the marketplace, at the intersection of technology, operational excellence, and user-centric design. Work with a global team of business and technology advisors to help clients and cities navigate their paths towards more efficient and sustainable urban transport solutions. Collaborate with a diverse group of Uber experts worldwide – a team dedicated to rethinking and improving the way the world moves. Introducing the Uber Innovation Hub We are building a market-leading team to pioneer advancements in transportation and logistics, ensuring Uber remains at the forefront of mobility solutions. Do innovative work Join a group of exceptional professionals where your skills in technology, leadership, and creativity can flourish. At Uber, innovation isn’t just a buzzword—it's the core of everything we do. Deliver targeted solutions through a depth and breadth of expertise and innovation that’s second to none, enhancing how cities, companies, and communities connect. Be part of a great team Engage with a wide-ranging technology stack and harness the unparalleled capabilities, global scale, and collective problem-solving skills of our diverse team. Future-proof your career Advance your career with Uber’s commitment to professional growth, offering extensive training, development, and certification support. Go as far as your ambition takes you with limitless job opportunities in a company that’s reshaping the world’s approach to transportation. Explore Uber’s approach to predictive maintenance ensures our fleet remains ready and efficient, reducing downtime and improving service reliability. Our end-to-end mobility solutions are transforming the way cities think about transportation, making Uber a key player in the future of urban mobility. The Uber Leadership and Innovation Alliance Our combined service capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development help overcome challenges and lead transformation in the transportation industry. Clients and cities around the globe look to Uber for new strategies and solutions to drive growth and innovation in the digital era. Stay connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interest. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players ready to redefine the world of mobility. SEARCH UBER JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who drive at Uber. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Uber.
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Size
29,300 employees
Market Cap
$48.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$6.7 billion
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+35.3%
Revenue
$11.1 billion
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