Fall 2025

Software Engineer Internship

Posted on 6/18/2025

Uber

Uber

10,001+ employees

Global ride-hailing and logistics platform

Compensation Overview

$52/hr

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Seattle, WA, USA + 3 more

More locations: San Francisco, CA, USA | New York, NY, USA | Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Hybrid

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

Category
Software Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
Software Testing

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Requirements
  • Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s, or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field at the University of Waterloo with at least one remaining semester of school left after completion of the internship.
Responsibilities
  • Work with your manager and mentor to drive exciting, ambiguous, previously unsolved projects from end to end.
  • Design, develop, and/or test software applications using company technology stack.
  • Apply technical knowledge to evaluate complex data, development, or projects in order to resolve technical issues.
  • Build software components to be integrated into a fully functional software system.
  • Be motivated to own projects and push them forward with independence.
Desired Qualifications
  • Demonstrated software engineering experience through previous internships, work experience, coding competitions, and/or publications
  • Programming experience in one or more application or systems languages (Go, Python, Ruby, Java, C/C++, etc)
  • Experience building tools/infrastructure
  • A desire to be part of a team that delivers impactful results every day
  • A commitment to writing understandable, maintainable, and reusable software
  • An innate desire to deliver and a strong sense of accountability for your work
  • Ability to learn new languages and methodologies

Uber is a global platform that moves people and goods by connecting riders with drivers and delivery partners. It offers ride-hailing, food and goods delivery, and freight services to consumers, businesses, and logistics clients. Its product works through a mobile app where users request a ride or a delivery, and drivers or couriers accept the request; Uber takes a percentage of the fare, delivery fee, or service charge as revenue. Safety features include driver background checks and real-time verification to protect riders and drivers. Uber differentiates itself by operating across multiple transportation and logistics services on a single platform with a large worldwide network, plus a focus on flexible earning opportunities for its drivers and couriers. The company aims to expand beyond traditional ride-hailing into broader transportation and freight solutions, continually reimagining how people and goods move in a global marketplace.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Autonomous trips grew tenfold in the past year, targeting driverless service in 15 cities by end-2026.
  • Toyota and SoftBank invested $1 billion to accelerate Uber's driverless ridesharing technology development.
  • Uber One membership reached 50 million members, strengthening user retention across mobility and delivery.

What critics are saying

  • Tesla's zero-commission robotaxi network will bypass Uber's platform within 12–18 months, eliminating core revenue.
  • Retroactive background checks removing 50,000 US workers will spike wait times 25% and accelerate Lyft churn in 3–6 months.
  • Uber AI Solutions losing 2 senior leaders delays proprietary autonomy software by 6–9 months, weakening competitiveness against Waymo.

What makes Uber unique

  • Uber operates as a neutral platform connecting 30+ autonomous partners without owning vehicles or software.
  • Uber integrates robotaxi services directly into its existing app for 200 million users globally.
  • Uber launched Spain's first commercial robotaxi pilot in Madrid with WeRide and AVOMO in June 2026.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

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Jun 28th, 2026
Toyota and SoftBank invest $1B in Uber's driverless ridesharing technology

Toyota and SoftBank Vision Fund announced a $1 billion investment in Uber to accelerate development of driverless ridesharing services. Toyota and DENSO will contribute $667 million, whilst SoftBank Vision Fund will invest $333 million into Uber's Advanced Technologies Group. Toyota will provide an additional $300 million over three years to support related activities. SoftBank Vision Fund is already Uber's largest shareholder with a 16% stake. The investment, expected to close in the third quarter, comes ahead of Uber's anticipated public share offering in May. The company operates across six continents, conducting 14 million trips daily and surpassing 10 billion rides since its 2010 founding. Uber reported revenue of $11.2 billion last year but continues to face operational losses exceeding $3 billion.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 13th, 2026
Uber hits $52B revenue vs Airbnb's $12.3B as gap widens to $40B in four years

Uber has raised its revenue gap over Airbnb from $11.4 billion to nearly $40 billion in four years, according to recent quarterly results. Uber generated $52 billion in annual revenue for 2025, whilst Airbnb reported $12.3 billion. Uber, which connects consumers with ridesharing, delivery services and freight matching, recently deployed robotaxis in Dubai and reported a 2% net income margin for the quarter ended 31 December 2025. Airbnb, operating a global accommodation marketplace, recorded a 12% net income margin for the same period. Despite lower revenues, Airbnb trades at higher valuations, with a price-to-sales ratio of 6.6x versus Uber's 2.9x, and a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.3x compared to Uber's 15.3x.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 10th, 2026
Uber more than doubles Puget Sound presence with Bellevue tower lease

Uber has signed a lease for the Four106 Tower in Bellevue, more than doubling its presence in the Puget Sound region. The 170,000 square-foot deal represents one of the largest office transactions in Bellevue in recent years. The ride-hailing company already maintains a major location in Seattle's Second + Seneca Building at 1191 Second Avenue under a 10-year lease. Uber currently employs more than 1,400 people throughout the Puget Sound region. Matt Chamberlain, western US executive vice president of Patrinely, which owns the building, called Uber's long-term commitment "a powerful validation" of the Four106 Tower. The San Francisco-based company had been considering expansion in the greater Seattle area since August 2025, citing the region as an important talent hub.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 9th, 2026
Uber launches Europe's first commercial robotaxis in Zagreb with Pony.ai and Verne

Uber Technologies is launching Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb through a partnership with Pony.ai and Verne. The service marks a shift from pilot programmes to paid operations, positioning Uber as a platform for autonomous fleets alongside its traditional ride-hailing business. The Zagreb rollout tests how autonomous operations integrate with Uber's existing app and fee structure. Success could influence the company's expansion into other European cities and impact its cost structure and margins over time. Trading at $72.38, Uber's shares sit approximately 30% below the $103.58 analyst consensus target. However, regulatory approvals, safety incidents or technical setbacks could slow expansion plans. Investors will be watching uptake metrics and unit economics as indicators of the model's scalability beyond a single city.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 8th, 2026
Uber shares down 11.6% YTD despite $10B in free cash flow and $1.25B Rivian deal for 50,000 robotaxis

Uber stock trades at $73.23, down 11.6% year-to-date, despite delivering $52.01 billion in full-year 2025 revenue (up 18.3% year-on-year) and record Q4 free cash flow of $2.80 billion (up 65% year-on-year). The company has 47 analyst buy ratings. The bull case centres on autonomous vehicle monetisation through a $1.25 billion Rivian partnership for 50,000 robotaxis reaching 15 cities by year-end 2026. Delivery segment adjusted EBITDA grew 40% year-on-year, whilst management raised its advertising penetration ceiling above 2%. Bears cite competitive disruption and balance sheet concerns, as long-term debt rose from $8.34 billion to $10.52 billion year-on-year. However, the company generated $9.76 billion in free cash flow in 2025, providing ample coverage for its $20 billion share repurchase programme.

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