Uber Senior Staff Engineer - Autonomous 

United States, West Virginia 

629012503

About the Role

In this role, you will help design and scale the autonomous platform — building a foundation for faster OEM integrations, strengthening our simulation capabilities, and leveling up our data pipelines and reporting systems.

What You Will Do

• Set the architectural vision: Define and drive the technical direction for the AM&D platform, partnering closely with product and business leaders to create real impact for Uber and our customers.

• Lead major platform initiatives: Own and scale critical systems across the API Gateway, Simulation Platform, and Data Pipelines & Reporting.

• Mentor and inspire: Provide technical leadership and coaching to a high-performing team of engineers, helping foster an innovative and collaborative culture.

• Build for scale and reliability: Design, develop, and deploy platform components that are resilient, extensible, and easily integrated across multiple Uber surfaces.

• Collaborate across Uber: Work with cross-functional and cross-company teams to ensure our autonomous platform aligns with Uber’s broader marketplace and product strategies.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field AND 4-years full-time Software Engineering work experience OR 7-years full-time Software Engineering work experience, WHICH INCLUDES 4-years total technical software engineering experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Programming language (e.g. C, C++, Java, Python, or Go)
• Note the 4-years total of specialized software engineering experience may have been gained through education and full-time work experience, additional training, coursework, research, or similar (OR some combination of these). The years of specialized experience are not necessarily in addition to the years of Education & full-time work experience indicated.
• Past experience in developing large-scale, distributed systems
• Strong understanding of technical architecture, system design, and problem solving acuity for sophisticated technical challenges
• Proven track record of leading and scaling high-impact product platform initiatives. Strong technical expertise with deep knowledge of platform architecture, microservices, and best practices for building resilient, scalable systems
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional partners to drive business outcomes through a platform approach

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in building API platforms, data platforms, simulation or other foundational product platforms that serve multiple product teams
• Experience in optimizing multiple-sided marketplace
• Familiarity with Autonomous or Mobility or Delivery Systems, and understand challenges unique to the autonomous or mobility or delivery industries
• Passionate about shaping the future of autonomous delivery and driving innovation in the industry

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$257,000 per year - USD$285,500 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 .