Uber Staff Software Engineer - Autonomous Mobility & Delivery 

United States, West Virginia 

734544382

What You Will Do

• Set the technical vision and lead the development of scalable systems that balance heterogeneous supplies of a hybrid marketplace
• Architect complex, distributed systems that handle the challenges of AV and human fleet coordination, ensuring Uber’s platform is robust, reliable, and ready for large-scale autonomous deployments
• Lead high-impact projects that span multiple teams and disciplines, collaborating with product, data science, operations, and external partners to drive innovation and deliver business-critical solutions
• Design and optimize algorithms that solve core marketplace problems such as routing, matching, pricing, and positioning, while ensuring AV and human vehicle operations work seamlessly together
• Innovate and lead the development of platform features that leverage autonomous vehicle data, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in mobility and delivery systems.
• Mentor and guide senior engineers, driving the technical excellence of the team and fostering a culture of innovation and high performance
• Collaborate across the organization to ensure that autonomous components integrate smoothly into Uber’s broader ecosystem, setting the stage for years to come

Basic Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field AND 2-years full-time Software Engineering work experience OR 5-years full-time Software Engineering work experience, WHICH INCLUDES 3-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 3-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.

• Expertise in system design and architecture, with the ability to lead the development of complex, scalable systems

• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record driving large, cross-functional projects and aligning stakeholders around a technical vision that delivers significant business impact
• A focus on impact, with a history of making strategic decisions that align with business goals and deliver measurable outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in autonomous vehicles (AV), with hands-on experience in developing, testing, or optimizing AV systems or related technologies
• Strong understanding of algorithms and data structures, especially in the context of real-time optimization, routing, or decision-making systems
• Experience with optimization techniques, such as linear programming, dynamic programming, or heuristic algorithms, and their application in large-scale systems
• Knowledge of marketplace dynamics, including supply-demand matching, pricing, and incentive systems, particularly in autonomous or transportation-related domains
• Familiarity with simulation environments and tools used for validating autonomous systems or optimizing large-scale networks

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$223,000 per year - USD$248,000 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 .