Senior Software Engineer - Android

Rocket Lab; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 198,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Android to enhance their Location Platform. This role is pivotal in developing location data analysis and improving geospatial capabilities, directly influencing core operations. Ideal candidates will possess strong Android development skills, leadership experience, and a vision for technical strategy.

Benefits

Participation in bonus program

Equity award eligibility

Various benefits including health insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building Android applications in Java and/or Kotlin.
• Deep understanding of Android fundamentals and UI rendering.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of Android use cases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners for scalable experiences.
• Mentor and guide a team of engineers.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Performance Optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Masters Preferred

Job description

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer for Android on the Location & Sensors team, you will play a crucial role in developing Uber's Location Platform to further enhance Uber's geospatial capabilities. The Location & Sensors team is focused on improving location accuracy and sensor data processing to power various Uber products and services. You will work on projects related to location data analysis, sensor fusion, and predictive modeling. This work directly impacts the efficiency and reliability of Uber's core operations, including moving people, food, and groceries from point A to point B.

---- What the Candidate Will Do ----

1. Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of use cases requiring sensor and location data in Uber's Android apps.
2. Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners including PMs, designers, backend engineers, and map data specialists to deliver seamless and scalable experiences.
3. Drive the evolution of Uber’s Location and Sensor SDKs to support real-time, highly-performant geospatial use cases.
4. Mentor and guide a team of engineers, influencing engineering best practices and fostering technical growth.
5. Own and improve critical aspects of location processing, sensor processing, latency, and rendering accuracy.
6. Partner with platform teams to push the boundaries of what's possible on mobile devices.
7. Contribute to long-term vision and technical strategy for Uber’s Maps platform.

---- Basic Qualifications ----

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience. (Masters Preferred)
2. 5+ years of experience building Android applications in Java and/or Kotlin.
3. Deep understanding of Android fundamentals, UI rendering, and performance optimization.
4. Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives across teams.
5. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

---- Preferred Qualifications ----

1. Experience working on maps, navigation, or location-based services.
2. Familiarity with GIS concepts and spatial data structures.
3. Previous experience contributing to Android SDKs or platform-level libraries.
4. Track record of mentorship and technical leadership within engineering teams.

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$198,000 per year - USD$220,000 per year.

For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$198,000 per year - USD$220,000 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.

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.