Uber

Software Engineer II - Android

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

Qualifications

  • BS/BE in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
  • 2+ years of software engineering experience
  • Hands-on experience in Android development, proficient in Java and/or Kotlin
  • Proven technical project management from inception to global deployment
  • Expertise in testing, monitoring, and incident management
  • Strong sense of ownership and self-motivation
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to new features and capabilities using autonomous vehicle data
  • Build features that support business growth for Uber's AV platform
  • Drive technical projects from initiation through completion
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions
  • Balance trade-offs among speed, performance, and quality
  • Foster an engineering culture to enhance velocity and quality

Benefits

  • Participation in Uber's bonus program
  • Eligibility for equity awards
  • Access to a 401(k) plan
  • Various employee benefits offered
  • In-office requirement for collaboration, with exceptions for full remote approved roles
Full Job Description
Job Description

What You'll Do
  • Contribute to the creation of new features and platform capabilities, leveraging autonomous vehicle data and operational insights to build innovative solutions.
  • Build features to drive critical business growth for AV on Uber's platform.
  • Drive technical projects from inception to completion, collaborating with cross-functional partners such as product managers, data scientists, and operations teams to deliver impactful solutions.
  • Balance technical trade-offs between speed, performance, and quality, making informed decisions that align with both business goals and engineering best practices.
  • Cultivate engineering culture and technical excellence to drive up engineering velocity and quality across the team.


Basic Qualifications
  • BS/BE degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field
  • 2+ years of Software Engineering work experience
  • Extensive hands-on Android development experience, including proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin programming and code reviews
  • Proven ability to lead technical projects end-to-end through all lifecycle stages, from inception through design through global deployment and productionization.
  • Expertise in defining standards for testing, monitoring, and alerting systems, while overseeing the execution of complex incident management at an organizational level.
  • Grit, drive, and a deep feeling of ownership
  • Self-motivated with a passion to learn
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills


Preferred Qualifications
  • MS or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skills
  • Experience in developing mobile apps used by hundreds of millions of users globally. Strong focus on delivering high-quality mobile UI experiences and feature development
  • Deep understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, distributed systems, system design, and architecture.
  • Proven experience in identifying architectural gaps and creating org-wide frameworks that improve developer velocity and reduce systemic technical debt.
  • Demonstrated leadership in building relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to rally around a technical vision.


Responsibilities

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 Seattle, WA-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.

You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits. Explore our benefits.

Offices remain key to collaboration and Uber's culture. Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time in-office. Some roles, like those at greenlight hubs, require full-time in-office presence. Ask your Recruiter for details about this role's requirements.

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

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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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