The Staff Engineer role in the AM&D team focuses on developing the Remote Assistance platform to enhance autonomous mobility at Uber. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and product instincts to evolve foundational architectures and support real-time data ingestion and operator workflows. The engineer will collaborate with various teams and external partners to improve safety and clarity in autonomous operations. Mentorship and strategic communication are also key aspects of this role.

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Seven or more years of software engineering experience including substantial experience building large scale backend systems.
• Proven ability to set technical direction across teams and deliver high quality distributed systems in production environments.

• Help define and evolve foundational RA architectures including platforms for real time data ingestion and operator workflow support.
• Work closely with engineering teams across AM&D and other partner groups to align RA capabilities with broader autonomy and rider experience priorities.
• Collaborate directly with external autonomy companies to develop integration approaches and negotiate technical interfaces.
• Drive major architectural initiatives that prepare RA for increasing complexity and global scale.
• Mentor engineers across the organization and elevate engineering quality through strong design and architectural guidance.
• Contribute to internal and external strategic communication including preparing technical updates for Uber executives.
• Help define instrumentation, establish KPIs, and use operational insights to guide continuous improvement.

• Employees at Uber are often offered comprehensive health, life, disability, and mental wellness benefits, along with wellbeing stipends, travel medical coverage, and monthly Uber credits for Rides and Eats. Employees also get generous paid parental leave, flexible time off, and family-planning support so they can care for themselves and their families at every stage.