Graduate 2026 Software Engineer I, Mobile (Android)

About The Role And Team
Engineering at Uber means building for real-world impact under real-world constraints. You'll join a team that builds the platforms and services powering safe, affordable, and reliable movement in over 10,000 cities worldwide. The problems are complex, the systems are massive, and the pace is fast, requiring you to make smart decisions with guidance from seasoned peers. If you think in systems and care about building things that actually work for millions of people, this is where you'll grow.
We're not looking for someone who just follows a manual; we need builders who thrive in ambiguity and own their growth. You'll be part of a high-performance culture marked by perseverance, where your code directly impacts earners, riders, and merchants every day. This is a unique environment where the digital and physical worlds intersect, and every line of code helps move the world forward. You will face shifting priorities and legacy trade-offs, but that is exactly what makes the work meaningful and your impact tangible.
What You'll Do
Deliver meaningful, measurable impact to the Uber's mobile apps through improvements to Maps mobile SDK
Design, develop and test maps APIs and features in collaboration with senior engineers, product managers and designers
Participate in team's on-call and support duties to ensure continuous availability of our systems and services.
Documentation: Maintain clear, structured documentation of APIs, workflows, and processes to ensure consistent knowledge sharing.
Communication: Clear communicator with the ability to justify decisions and negotiate tradeoffs.
Basic Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency with Android development using Java and Kotlin programming languages
• Strong foundation of software engineering principles including system design, data structures, algorithms and performance.
• Strong sense of engineering ownership with a proven track record of completing projects on time with a high-quality bar
• Demonstrated eagerness to learn, share knowledge, mentor, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ yrs of professional software engineering building large scale products
• Experience working on a well known Android app with millions of users.
• Experience with SDK architectures, including API design, schema evolution and backward compatibility.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business problems into well-reasoned technical designs and implementations.
• Experience identifying and driving improvements in system performance, reliability, scalability, or developer productivity.

Ready to ride?
Uber's mission is to reimagine the way the world moves for the better. Here, bold ideas create real-world impact, challenges drive growth, and speed fuels progress. This isn't the kind of place where you follow a playbook - it's where you help write one. If you're driven by impact, energized by challenge, and ready to shape how the world moves, this is the place for you. What moves us, moves the world - let's move it forward, together. You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits. Learn more at https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits . Offices remain key to collaboration and Uber's culture. Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in-office. Some roles, like those at greenlight hubs, require full-time in-office presence. Ask your Recruiter for details about this role's requirements. Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to accommodations@uber.com.
For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$153,000 per year - USD$161,000 per year. For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$153,000 per year - USD$161,000 per year. For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://jobs.uber.com/en/benefits., For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$153,000 per year - USD$161,000 per year. For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$153,000 per year - USD$161,000 per year. For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://jobs.uber.com/en/benefits.