About the Role
In this role, you will collaborate with team members to design, develop, and maintain user interfaces and features for mobile applications. The team's work touches all parts of the Uber experience from dispatch to on-trip and post-trip, as well as the Uber ecosystem ranging from our rides business to other newer Uber marketplaces, and ventures. In this role, you will get to work closely with our product and design teams to build intuitive experiences and ship efficient, reliable, crash-free code that reaches millions of users. With #standforsafety being a company value, our team is uniquely positioned to define what it means to be a safe ride sharing/delivery platform and in the process, making safety a key competitive advantage for our brand.
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What the Candidate Will Need / Bonus Points
---- What the Candidate Will Do ----
- Collaborate with Stakeholders: Translate business requirements into robust, cross-functional solutions by working closely with diverse stakeholders.
- End-to-End Feature Development: Partner with backend engineers and cross-platform developers to architect and implement Road Safety features such as Ridecheck, Crash Detection, telematics-based driver behavior detection, and computer vision powered safety solutions.
- Native UI Implementation: Develop intuitive native user interfaces using the latest Android frameworks and backend technologies.
- Data-Driven Iteration: Track and analyze feature performance in collaboration with Data Science, Design, and Product teams, continuously refining user experiences.
- Cross-Team Coordination: Engage with multiple Uber product teams and lines of business to leverage the platform for solving complex business challenges.
---- Basic Qualifications ----
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- At least two years of professional Android development experience
- Proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin
- Strong command of the Android SDK, including core libraries, tools, and frameworks
- Experience continually monitoring and optimizing Android application performance
- Familiarity with UI/UX design principles and proven ability to create responsive, intuitive user interfaces
- Experience across all stages of the software development lifecycle, from initial concept and design through rigorous testing and final deployment.
---- Preferred Qualifications ----
- Proven Cross-Platform Expertise: A proven track record of creating and maintaining applications across both iOS and Android ecosystems.
- Video/Audio and Sensor Integration: Hands-on experience in building products involving video/audio recording and/or telematics, utilizing IMU sensors for data collection and analysis is a plus.
- Microservices, gRPC, and REST: Understanding of microservices architecture, with practical knowledge of gRPC and RESTful APIs to create reliable, scalable systems
- Open-Source Contributions: A track record of contributing to open-source projects, showcasing a commitment to community-driven development.
- Cross-Team Technical Leadership: Proven ability to spearhead complex technical initiatives that span multiple teams or organizations, driving innovation and collaboration.
For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$167,000 per year - USD$185,500 per year.
For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$167,000 per year - USD$185,500 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.
Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.
Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.