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Uber lists this Sr Software Engineer - Android opportunity in seattle, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About The Role And Team
The AM&D (Autonomous Mobility & Delivery) team owns the autonomous future of Uber's Rides and Eats business, which is one of Uber's most important bets as a public company that sets the world in motion. Our goal is to eventually enable mass-scale AV commercialization globally in all 10,000+ cities Uber operates. We are just getting started.
About The Role And Team
The AM&D (Autonomous Mobility & Delivery) team owns the autonomous future of Uber's Rides and Eats business, which is one of Uber's most important bets as a public company that sets the world in motion. Our goal is to eventually enable mass-scale AV commercialization globally in all 10,000+ cities Uber operates. We are just getting started.
As We Gradually But Surely Move Towards This Future, There Is a Full Spectrum Of Engineering Challenges That Need To Be Tackled. For The Autonomous Mobility Product Engineering Team, Specifically
How do we drive AV adoption with informative, trustworthy, and exciting experiences?
How do we make sure a rider's autonomous ride-share experience is still safe, informative, and trustworthy without a human driver to interact with? From pickup, to on-trip to drop-off.
We are solving problems that have never been solved before. Creating solutions that will shape the world's future in autonomous transportation. Therefore, we are looking for the best software engineering talent to join us to write this future chapter for humanity.
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
4+ 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
Experience in working on customer‑facing applications in mobility or delivery business.
Experience in Cross‑platform development (iOS and Android)
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.
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.
You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of 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.
Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
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Worksite address
seattle, WA, 98127, US
Who can apply
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