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Uber

Connects people with rides, meals and groceries

Software Engineer Internship

Fall 2025Posted on 6/18/2025
$52/hr
Internship
Bachelor's, Master's
Seattle, WA, USA+3 moreMore locations: San Francisco, CA, USA | New York, NY, USA | Sunnyvale, CA, USA
HybridEmployees are expected to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office.
Full-Stack Engineering, QA & Testing, Software Engineering
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

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

About the company

Uber runs digital marketplaces that connect people seeking rides, meals and groceries with drivers, couriers and local merchants. Its Uber app includes private and shared rides, while Uber Eats lets customers order from restaurants and stores for delivery or pickup. The apps match requests with nearby service providers, handle payment and show trip or order progress, with revenue coming from service fees charged on transactions. Uber Freight connects businesses shipping goods with trucking companies and sells managed transportation services, extending the group's software beyond consumer trips. Founded in 2009, Uber is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • Employees get family support: Uber lists up to 18 weeks of fully paid leave for all new parents.
  • Cash supports investment: February 2026 reporting shows Uber generated $9.8 billion in free cash flow during 2025.
  • Advertising adds revenue beyond fares: Uber sells brands placements across rides and Eats ordering moments.

What critics are saying

  • Staff stability took a hit: Uber announced a roughly 10% workforce reduction in September 2026.
  • Payroll exposure persists: November 2025's New Zealand Supreme Court ruling classified four Uber drivers as employees.
  • Insurance constrains ride margins: Uber relies on few insurers and pays more for coverage in the US and Canada.

What makes Uber unique

  • Uber joins two spending habits: Uber One bundles ride credits and delivery benefits in one membership.
  • Autonomy runs through partners: Uber Autonomous Solutions supplies mapping, remote assistance and insurance for fleet operators.
  • Uber reaches healthcare buyers: Uber Health lets providers book patient rides through a dashboard or API.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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