Principal University Recruiter

Uber; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Equity award

401(k)

Job summary

Uber in San Francisco is seeking a Principal University Recruiter to act as a strategic advisor to leadership and manage NAMER intern hiring with speed and discipline. You’ll balance rapid scale with objective, competency-based assessment and lead a team to hire top-tier talent.

You will mentor colleagues, drive inclusive processes, and leverage data to influence strategy and outcomes, while shaping Uber’s recruiting craft across senior university cohorts.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in university recruiting.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in full-cycle recruiting within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a diplomatic and confident advisor to candidates and business leaders, navigating high-pressure objections and complex closing scenarios with clarity and poise.
• Deeply understand the interdependencies of the businesses you support, advising leadership on team structure, leveling, and the long-term implications of every hire.
• Interpret holistic data and team analytics to build meaningful process improvements, turning metrics into narratives that drive high conversion and efficiency.
• Build and lead inclusive, objective hiring processes that ensure every candidate is assessed against the specific traits and competencies required to thrive at Uber.
• Autonomously develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies across multiple teams, solving complex pipeline issues and sharing best practices with the broader organization.
• Role model the recruiting craft by mentoring team members and ramping new joiners, ensuring the team stays energized and aligned with our cultural values.

Skills

University Recruiting

Full-cycle recruiting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

iCIMS or other ATS

Job description

About The Role And Team

Leading at Uber means setting direction in motion, not waiting for perfect conditions. As a Principal University Recruiter, you are more than a talent partner—you are a high-level advisor helping our leadership make decisions that carry the weight of the business. You will navigate the intense, high-stakes environment of NAMER Intern hiring, where the answers aren't always clear and the pace is relentless. This role is about managing both the strategic and the messy—balancing the need for rapid scale with the discipline of objective, competency-based assessment.

Success here requires a mindset of extreme ownership and the resilience to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics. You’ll be part of a team where excellence is the norm, acting as a role model and mentor who raises the bar for the entire recruiting craft. If you thrive in ambiguity, move with urgency, and are motivated by the challenge of building high-performing teams through heart and grit, this is where you’ll make your mark.

What You’ll Do

• Act as a diplomatic and confident advisor to candidates and business leaders, navigating high‑pressure objections and complex closing scenarios with clarity and poise.
• Deeply understand the interdependencies of the businesses you support, advising leadership on team structure, leveling, and the long‑term implications of every hire.
• Interpret holistic data and team analytics to build meaningful process improvements, turning metrics into narratives that drive high conversion and efficiency.
• Build and lead inclusive, objective hiring processes that ensure every candidate is assessed against the specific traits and competencies required to thrive at Uber.
• Autonomously develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies across multiple teams, solving complex pipeline issues and sharing best practices with the broader organization.
• Role model the recruiting craft by mentoring team members and ramping new joiners, ensuring the team stays energized and aligned with our cultural values.

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience, with a heavy focus on University Recruiting.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in full‑cycle recruiting within a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in recruiting, with a focus on senior‑level business leaders and seasoned professional candidates.
• Proven track record of using data and market insights to influence hiring strategy and executive‑level decision‑making.
• Expertise in building diverse workforces and implementing inclusive assessment frameworks.
• Experience with iCIMS or other enterprise ATS, with a high attention to detail and data reliability.
• Strong systems thinking with the ability to lead strategic projects that innovate how we attract and secure top‑tier talent.

For San Francisco, CA‑based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $150,000 per year – USD $167,000 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.

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.