Software Engineer I

Uber
San Francisco, CA, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
1 year minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Android Software Development Continuous Availability Data Structures Software Engineering Kotlin Information Technology Api Design Programming Languages

Job description

Deliver meaningful, measurable impact to the Uber’s mobile apps through improvements to Maps mobile SDK

Design, develop and test maps APIs and features in collaboration with senior engineers, product managers and designers

Participate in team’s on-call and support duties to ensure continuous availability of our systems and services.

Documentation: Maintain clear, structured documentation of APIs, workflows, and processes to ensure consistent knowledge sharing.

Requirements

Communication: Clear communicator with the ability to justify decisions and negotiate tradeoffs., * BS or MS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

  • Proficiency with Android development using Java and Kotlin programming languages
  • Strong foundation of software engineering principles including system design, data structures, algorithms and performance.
  • Strong sense of engineering ownership with a proven track record of completing projects on time with a high-quality bar
  • Demonstrated eagerness to learn, share knowledge, mentor, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement., * 1+ yrs of professional software engineering building large scale products
  • Experience working on a well known Android app with millions of users.
  • Experience with SDK architectures, including API design, schema evolution and backward compatibility.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate business problems into well-reasoned technical designs and implementations.
  • Experience identifying and driving improvements in system performance, reliability, scalability, or developer productivity.

Benefits & conditions

Ready to ride? Uber’s mission is to reimagine the way the world moves for the better. Here, bold ideas create real-world impact, challenges drive growth, and speed fuels progress. This isn’t the kind of place where you follow a playbook - it’s where you help write one. If you’re driven by impact, energized by challenge, and ready to shape how the world moves, this is the place for you. What moves us, moves the world - let’s move it forward, together. You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits. Learn more at https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits . Offices remain key to collaboration and Uber’s culture. Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 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. Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to accommodations@uber.com.

About the company

Engineering at Uber means building for real-world impact under real-world constraints. You’ll join a team that builds the platforms and services powering safe, affordable, and reliable movement in over 10,000 cities worldwide. The problems are complex, the systems are massive, and the pace is fast, requiring you to make smart decisions with guidance from seasoned peers. If you think in systems and care about building things that actually work for millions of people, this is where you’ll grow.

We’re not looking for someone who just follows a manual; we need builders who thrive in ambiguity and own their growth. You’ll be part of a high-performance culture marked by perseverance, where your code directly impacts earners, riders, and merchants every day. This is a unique environment where the digital and physical worlds intersect, and every line of code helps move the world forward. You will face shifting priorities and legacy trade-offs, but that is exactly what makes the work meaningful and your impact tangible.

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