Sr Software Engineer, iOS - Maps Display

Uber; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 198,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior iOS Engineer to shape its Maps platform on iOS. In this high-impact role, you'll lead the design and implementation of core map APIs, collaborating with various teams to enhance user experiences for millions. With a focus on performance and reliability, you'll drive architectural decisions and establish best practices for reusable components. This is an exciting opportunity to work on foundational mobile infrastructure and make a significant impact in the world of location-based services.

Benefits

Bonus program

Equity award

Various benefits

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional iOS development experience.
• Deep knowledge of UIKit, Core Animation, and related iOS frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of core map APIs on iOS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive map experiences.

Skills

Swift

Objective-C

UIKit

Core Animation

Core Graphics

Custom UI

Rendering Performance Optimization

Scalable Architecture

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Metal

SceneKit

Job description

About the Role

The Maps Display team owns the entire Uber Map stack—from the native rendering engine and tile pipeline to the APIs and mobile integration layers powering map experiences across all of Uber’s apps. As a Senior iOS Engineer, you’ll be shaping Uber’s Maps platform on iOS, enabling rich, performant, and reliable location-based features that serve Riders, Drivers, Eaters and more.

This is a high-impact, platform-focused role with reach across all of Uber’s mobile surfaces. You’ll work closely with engineers across product and platform teams to build a highly customizable and scalable map system that accelerates product velocity and enhances the user experience for millions of people worldwide.

We’re looking for a hands-on engineer with deep iOS expertise, strong systems thinking, and a passion for building foundational mobile infrastructure.

What You Will Do

1. Lead the design and implementation of Uber’s core map apis and interaction layers on iOS
2. Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, Android, and backend teams to deliver cohesive map experiences across Uber apps
3. Drive architectural decisions and establish best practices for performant and reusable map components
4. Optimize map rendering performance, responsiveness, and reliability at scale
5. Partner with platform and data teams to integrate spatial intelligence and real-time updates

---- Basic Qualifications ----

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field—or equivalent practical experience
2. 8+ years of professional iOS development experience using Swift and/or Objective-C
3. Deep knowledge of UIKit, Core Animation, Core Graphics, and related iOS frameworks
4. Experience with custom UI, rendering performance optimization, and scalable architecture
5. Strong communication skills and a proven ability to influence cross-functional partners

---- Preferred Qualifications ----

1. Experience with map rendering, navigation, or spatial data visualization on iOS
2. Familiarity with Metal, SceneKit, or other rendering technologies
3. Prior experience building platform-level components or mobile SDKs
4. Demonstrated leadership in driving cross-team technical initiatives

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

You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. 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.