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Staff Software Engineer - Autonomous

Uber

Location

San Francisco, California

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/6/2026

Compensation

$232,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
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·FY 2025

Job description

The Staff Software Engineer will be part of the AM&D team at Uber, focusing on integrating autonomous vehicles into the rides and eats business. This role involves leading the development of scalable systems that balance the hybrid marketplace of human and autonomous vehicles. The engineer will work on complex, distributed systems and collaborate with various teams to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions. The position requires a strong technical vision and the ability to mentor other engineers while ensuring seamless integration of autonomous components into Uber's ecosystem.

Requirements

  • Minimum 6+ years hands-on experience with backend development
  • Expertise in system design and architecture
  • Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of driving large, cross-functional projects
  • A focus on impact with a history of making strategic decisions that align with business goals

Responsibilities

  • Set the technical vision and lead the development of scalable systems for a hybrid marketplace
  • Architect complex, distributed systems for AV and human fleet coordination
  • Lead high-impact projects that span multiple teams and disciplines
  • Design and optimize algorithms for core marketplace problems
  • Innovate and develop platform features leveraging autonomous vehicle data
  • Mentor and guide senior engineers to drive technical excellence
  • Collaborate across the organization for smooth integration of autonomous components

Benefits

  • 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.

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