Audio Video Engineer

Uber; United States; Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Equity awards

401(k) plan

Benefits

Job summary

Uber is seeking an A/V Engineer to architect and implement advanced A/V systems across its global office footprint. Working within the Digital Experience team, you will design, configure, test, and optimize A/V solutions for a hybrid workforce and high‑impact collaboration spaces.

You will write configuration scripts, build automation, monitor reliability with observability, and participate in on‑call rotations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant technical discipline.
• Experience engineering A/V systems in enterprise environments (conference rooms, boardrooms, auditoriums).
• Proficiency in configuration/scripting (e.g., Crestron, Q-SYS, Extron, Zoom APIs, JSON, Python, JS).
• Deep understanding of A/V control systems, video conferencing technologies, signal flow, audio processing, and A/V-over-IP.
• Experience building and maintaining A/V monitoring and telemetry platforms (e.g., Zoom Dashboard, Logitech Sync, Crestron XiO Cloud).
• Strong documentation skills, including runbooks, design wikis, and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable and high-performing A/V solutions in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Write, test, and maintain configuration scripts and automation to deploy and manage A/V systems across Uber offices.
• Proactively monitor and improve A/V system reliability by building observability (alerts, telemetry, health dashboards) into production systems.
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to escalations, leveraging strong troubleshooting practices to minimize downtime.
• Lead technical design discussions, develop architecture artifacts (e.g., system diagrams, ERDs), and define configuration standards.
• Review peers’ configurations/scripts, provide constructive feedback, and raise the quality bar across the A/V Engineering team.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal documentation, onboarding guides, and operational runbooks to scale team knowledge.
• Partner with Workplace, IT, and Product stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical A/V system designs.
• Identify technical debt, propose solutions to optimize performance and reduce system complexity.
• Represent A/V Engineering in internal forums, contribute to cultural and inclusion efforts, and participate in recruiting and interviewing processes.

Skills

A/V systems

Scripting/automation

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Crestron

Q-SYS

Extron

Zoom APIs

Python

JavaScript

Job description

About the Role

As an A/V Engineer at Uber, you will play a pivotal role in architecting, implementing, and supporting advanced A/V systems across our global office footprint. Sitting within the Digital Experience team, you will apply your technical acumen and engineering discipline to design, configure, test, and optimize A/V solutions that meet the evolving needs of a hybrid workforce and high-impact collaboration environments.

This is a hands‑on engineering role requiring advanced scripting/configuration skills, architectural design fluency, and the ability to troubleshoot and maintain high‑reliability A/V environments. You will work cross‑functionally with Product Managers, IT, Workplace, and third‑party vendors to ensure seamless A/V system performance, contributing to engineering excellence through robust documentation, mentoring, and operational rigor.

What the Candidate Will Do

1. Design and implement scalable and high‑performing A/V solutions in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.
2. Write, test, and maintain configuration scripts and automation to deploy and manage A/V systems across Uber offices.
3. Proactively monitor and improve A/V system reliability by building observability (alerts, telemetry, health dashboards) into production systems.
4. Participate in on‑call rotations and respond to escalations, leveraging strong troubleshooting practices to minimize downtime.
5. Lead technical design discussions, develop architecture artifacts (e.g., system diagrams, ERDs), and define configuration standards.
6. Review peers’ configurations/scripts, provide constructive feedback, and raise the quality bar across the A/V Engineering team.
7. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal documentation, onboarding guides, and operational runbooks to scale team knowledge.
8. Partner with Workplace, IT, and Product stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical A/V system designs.
9. Identify technical debt, propose solutions to optimize performance and reduce system complexity.
10. Represent A/V Engineering in internal forums, contribute to cultural and inclusion efforts (e.g., ERGs), and actively participate in the recruiting and interviewing process.

Basic Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, A/V Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
2. Proven experience engineering A/V systems in enterprise environments (conference rooms, boardrooms, auditoriums).
3. Proficiency in configuration/scripting (e.g., Crestron, Q-SYS, Extron, Zoom APIs, JSON, Python, JS, or equivalent tools).
4. Deep understanding of A/V control systems, video conferencing technologies, signal flow, audio processing, and A/V-over‑IP.
5. Experience building and maintaining A/V monitoring and telemetry platforms (e.g., Zoom Dashboard, Logitech Sync, Crestron XiO Cloud).
6. Strong documentation skills, including runbooks, design wikis, and SOPs.
7. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially when working with cross‑functional teams and diverse stakeholders.
8. Experience leading system troubleshooting during incidents, with a focus on root cause analysis and long‑term mitigation.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Certifications such as CTS, CTS‑D, Crestron Programmer, Q‑SYS Level 2, or equivalent.
2. Experience with A/V infrastructure in multi‑site, global deployments.
3. Familiarity with ticketing and configuration management systems (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow, Git).
4. Ability to manage A/V integrators and contractors during buildouts and retrofits.
5. Experience developing testing frameworks and implementing CI/CD pipelines for A/V system configuration deployments.
6. Passion for mentoring and driving continuous improvement within engineering teams.
7. Familiarity with accessibility standards and designing inclusive A/V experiences.

Ready to Ride?

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 - we'd love to hear from you.

You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits. Explore our 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. Ask your Recruiter for details about this role's requirements.

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.

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $153,000 per year - USD $170,000 per year.

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.