Uber

Sr Software Engineer - Engineer

Uber$202K — $224K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field, or 5 years of software engineering work experience.
  • 2 years of full-time software engineering experience or 3 years of specialized software engineering experience including programming languages like C, C++, Java, Python, or Go.
  • Extensive experience in fast-paced, metrics-driven product iterations with reliable guardrails.
  • Experience in crafting large-scale distributed systems and scalable backend services using microservices architecture.
  • Experience in the transportation and/or autonomous vehicle industry.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a strategic roadmap to help Uber achieve specific business goals in the autonomous vehicle sector.
  • Lead and execute multiple projects across various business lines, focusing on key metrics.
  • Ship new products that positively impact KPIs while maintaining platform stability.
  • Future-proof Uber's tech stack for autonomous vehicle applications and make broader company-wide impacts.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to develop product requirements and technical designs.

Benefits

  • Participation in Uber's bonus program and potential equity awards.
  • Eligibility for a 401(k) plan for all full-time employees.
  • Access to various employee benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What you'll do

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be expected to lead key projects that contribute to one or several top-line KPIs for the team. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to develop product requirements and technical designs, and push these plans into fruition.

  • Develop a strategic roadmap that helps Uber to achieve specific business goals that advance its strategic goals that strengthens Uber's position as the Autonomous Vehicle rideshare platform of choice.
  • Lead and guide end-to-end execution of multiple projects concurrently across multiple lines of business with deep knowledge and intuition around experience, marketplace dynamics, and platform versatility to drive key metrics from project to project.
  • Ship new products and paradigms that move KPIs quarter over quarter while ensuring platform stability.
  • Develop tech that future-proofs Uber's tech stack for Autonomous Vehicle use cases while making broader company-wide impact where applicable.


Basic Qualifications
  • PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field AND 2-years full-time Software Engineering work experience OR 5-years full-time Software Engineering work experience, WHICH INCLUDES 3-years total technical software engineering experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Programming language (e.g., C, C++, Java, Python, or Go)

Note: The 3 years total of specialized software engineering experience may have been gained through education and full-time work experience, additional training, coursework, research, or similar (OR some combination of these). The years of specialized experience are not necessarily in addition to the years of Education & full-time work experience indicated.

Preferred Qualifications
  • 5+ years of total software development experience
  • Extensive experience with fast-pace metrics-driven product iterations with strong reliability guardrails
  • Experience in crafting and developing large-scale distributed systems and scalable backend services that powers fast-pace product iterations using a microservices architecture
  • Extensive experience working in a fast-changing, groundbreaking domain.
  • Background in transportation and/or autonomous vehicle industry
  • Extensive experience building modular and scalable solutions that cater to a variety of clients and use cases.
  • Extensive experience with product engineering applications of Operations Research and Machine Learning.
  • Extensive experience navigating complex cross-functional collaboration: Aside from day-to-day collaboration with product and design counterparts, extensive experience working with business, legal, operations, technical project management, etc to drive consensus.
  • Extensive experience working closely with external partner engineering teams and their cross-functional partners.
  • Any level of enterprise mobile engineering experience


Responsibilities

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $202,000 per year - USD $224,000 per year.

For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $202,000 per year - USD $224,000 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.

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.
Learn more about Uber
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
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Uber

More Transportation Jobs

Find similar Sr Software Engineer - Engineer jobs: