Sr Software Engineer

Uber; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 265,000 - 317,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Equity eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Uber is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Sunnyvale to architect and deliver mission-critical mobile systems across our identity platform. You will design, implement, and test Android applications using Kotlin, MVVM, and modern frameworks, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability across Uber’s global services.

You’ll collaborate with data science, design, and product teams, influence architectural decisions, and help ship high-impact features while maintaining production quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/EE with 7 years of progressive experience in software engineering.
• Proficient in Android app development using Kotlin and the Android SDK for large-scale production apps.
• Experience with MVVM and Clean Architecture for scalable mobile systems.
• Asynchronous programming using Kotlin Coroutines and Flow.
• RESTful APIs for distributed backend integration.
• OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect for secure authentication.
• Jetpack Compose and XML layouts per Material Design.
• SQLite/Room for offline data persistence.
• Git, CI/CD, and production release workflows in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software applications.
• Design, develop, and/or test software applications using the company technology stack.
• Apply technical knowledge to evaluate complex data and projects to resolve issues.
• Support business operations and improve engineering productivity.
• Build components that integrate into a full software system.
• Troubleshoot production issues to improve reliability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable solutions.
• Work withBackend and cross-platform engineers to deliver identity platform features.
• Build native Android interfaces with modern frameworks and backend integrations.
• Partner with Data Science, Design, and Product teams to monitor and improve performance.
• Coordinate with Uber product teams to address complex challenges.
• May telecommute.

Skills

Android development

MVVM architecture

Kotlin

Kotlin Coroutines

RESTful APIs

OAuth 2.0/OpenID Connect

Jetpack Compose

XML layouts

SQLite/Room

Git / CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Android SDK

Android Studio

Job description

About the role and team

Engineering at Uber means building for real-world impact under real-world constraints. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will architect mission-critical systems that power the foundation of trust across our global marketplace - from ensuring millions of earners are paid accurately and on time to scaling the simulation platforms that drive billions in pricing decisions. You will work on uniquely ambitious projects where performance, reliability, and scale cannot be separated.

The problems here are complex, the systems are massive, and the pace is fast. You’ll need to make smart decisions with imperfect information and own your work end-to-end: from the first design doc to debugging production issues when the stakes are highest. We are looking for technical powerhouses who think in systems, stay calm under pressure, and care about building things that actually work. If you’re energized by challenge and motivated by real-world impact—this is where you’ll grow.

Rate of Pay: $264,514 to $317,416 per Year

You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered 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.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop, and test software applications.
• Design, develop, and/or test software applications using company technology stack.
• Apply technical knowledge to evaluate complex data, developments, and projects in order to provide recommendations to resolve technical issues.
• Support the company's business operations and improve engineering productivity.
• Build software components that can be integrated into a fully functional software system.
• Solve production issues in product and system reliability.
• Work closely with a broad range of stakeholders to convert business needs into scalable, cross-functional solutions.
• Collaborate with backend and cross-platform engineers to design and deliver key features for the identity platform.
• Build seamless and user-friendly native Android interfaces using modern frameworks and backend integrations.
• Partner with Data Science, Design, and Product teams to monitor feature performance and iteratively enhance the user experience based on insights.
• Coordinate with various Uber product teams and lines of business to leverage the platform in addressing complex challenges.
• May telecommute.

Basic Qualifications

• Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field followed by 7 years of progressive, postbaccalaureate experience in job offered or in a Software Engineer-related occupation.
• Position requires:
  • Android application development using Kotlin and the Android SDK for large-scale, production mobile applications;
  • Application architecture using MVVM and Clean Architecture principles for scalable and maintainable mobile systems;
  • Asynchronous and concurrent programming using Kotlin Coroutines and reactive streams (Flow);
  • Client–server communication using RESTful APIs for integration with distributed backend services;
  • Secure authentication and authorization using OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect, including token-based session management and encrypted credential storage;
  • User interface development using Jetpack Compose and XML-based layouts, following Material Design standards;
  • Local data persistence using SQLite and Room database for offline-capable mobile applications;
  • Source control, CI/CD, and production release workflows using Git-based version control systems in enterprise environments.

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.

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.