Graduate 2026 Software Engineer I, US
Job Description
About the role and team 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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What you'll do
- Build, maintain, and optimize backend services and infrastructure that support Uber's global user-facing products and internal platforms.
- Design and implement high-quality, testable, and maintainable code using programming languages like Java, Go, Python, or C++ to solve well-defined technical tasks.
- Collaborate across disciplines-including product, design, and data science-to ship thoughtful and practical solutions at Uber's hyper-scale.
- Participate in on-call rotations and apply best practices to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve production incidents with team guidance.
- Own your work end-to-end, from drafting technical documentation and design docs to monitoring product quality and fixing inefficiencies in the production environment.
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field in 2025 or 2026.
- Proficient experience with data structures, algorithms, and one or more programming languages such as Java, Go, C/C++, or Python.
Preferred qualifications
- Desire to work with a team that delivers high-impact results every day while navigating large-scale distributed systems.
- Grit, drive, and a strong sense of ownership coupled with an appetite for collaboration and constant learning.
- Proficiency in writing understandable, maintainable software and a curiosity to explore different solutions for complex problems.
- Experience or interest in building distributed systems at hyper-scale and making practical trade-offs based on business needs.
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.
For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$150,000 per year - USD$158,000 per year.
For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$150,000 per year - USD$158,000 per year.
For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$150,000 per year - USD$158,000 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. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Pet-friendly Office
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Sabbatical
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Company Equity
- Performance Bonus
Professional Development
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program