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# Software Engineer II - Android

- **Company:** Uber
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $171,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Android Software Development, Code Review, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, Technical Debt, Kotlin, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.sanfranciscogigs.com/job.asp?id=3496645401&tx=KP2525FFP&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* 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
 * Prefer background in autonomous vehicles (AV), with hands-on experience in developing, testing, or optimizing AV systems or related technologies.
 * Strong product engineering background and technical skillset.
 * Business-driven mindset to lead cross-functional and inter-company collaborations, driving key projects that directly impact team KPIs.
 * Ability to anticipate opportunities and technical challenges coming with business expansions, while developing future-proof solutions for Autonomous Vehicle use cases.
 * 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.

## Description

* 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.