Full-Time

Software Engineer II

Updated on 7/9/2025

Uber

Uber

10,001+ employees

Global platform for ride-hailing and logistics

Compensation Overview

$167k - $185.5k/yr

+ Bonus + Equity Award

Mid

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

San Francisco, CA, USA

In Person

Employees are expected to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office.

Category
Backend Engineering
Frontend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
React.js
Java
Go
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent practical experience
  • Solid understanding of frontend/Web technologies (including React.js and Node.js)
  • Experience with Java, Go or other languages for backend/systems software development
Responsibilities
  • Design and build large-scale, distributed code review services and infrastructure
  • Ship services and tools that greatly increase developer productivity and application quality
  • Drive adoption of best practices in code health, testing, and maintainability
  • Continue to refine and define our tech stack, utilizing open source tools, generalizing product-specific code and/or building novel solutions to needs we encounter
  • Contribute features and fixes back to open source software, or create and promote our own open source tools
  • Communicate and collaborate within and across teams to drive company-wide, large-scale projects
  • Mentor, educate and support those around you, as well as other engineers within the company
Desired Qualifications
  • Adept at communicating and collaborating effectively with others, promoting your ideas as well as being humble when you may be wrong
  • Excited to learn from and teach others and are passionate about creating tools, products and providing support for your fellow engineers

Uber connects people and goods through its global platform, offering services in ride-hailing and logistics. Users can request rides or deliveries via the app, which matches them with drivers or delivery personnel. Uber operates on a commission-based model, taking a percentage from each transaction, which includes ride fares and delivery fees. What sets Uber apart from its competitors is its extensive range of services, including freight and essential goods transportation, along with a strong focus on safety through driver background checks and real-time verification. The company's goal is to continuously expand its offerings while providing flexible earning opportunities for drivers.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Dantaxi expands Uber's reach and electric vehicle fleet in Denmark.
  • Partnership with OpenTable enhances Uber Eats by integrating restaurant reservations.
  • Planned B2B logistics service in India taps into growing digital commerce demand.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from local ride-hailing services in emerging markets.
  • Regulatory challenges in Europe could increase operational costs for Uber.
  • Shift towards electric vehicles presents financial challenges for Uber.

What makes Uber unique

  • Uber's global platform integrates ride-hailing, logistics, and delivery services.
  • The company emphasizes safety with driver background checks and real-time verification.
  • Uber's commission-based model supports flexible earnings for drivers worldwide.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

1%
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