The Staff Software Engineer role at Uber's AV Labs focuses on developing advanced autonomy algorithms and models to enhance the quality of driving data for autonomous vehicles. This position is integral to addressing the challenges in autonomous driving by setting the technical direction and leading the development of state-of-the-art machine learning systems. The engineer will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the successful integration and deployment of autonomous technology. The role emphasizes technical mentorship and cross-organizational leadership to foster innovation and excellence.

• 8+ years of working experience in the Robotics or Autonomous Systems industry.
• Proven experience leading large-scale technical projects from conception to production.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python and Linux environments.

• Lead the strategy for development of autonomy algorithms and foundation models.
• Architect complex onboard systems, including management of upstream sensor dependencies.
• Mentor senior and lead engineers, fostering a culture of rigorous experimentation.
• Define the requirements for high-quality large evaluation datasets and objective metrics.
• Act as a bridge between AV Labs and other Uber engineering units.

• 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.