About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer for Android on the Location & Sensors team, you will play a crucial role in developing Uber's Location Platform to further enhance Uber's geospatial capabilities. The Location & Sensors team is focused on improving location accuracy and sensor data processing to power various Uber products and services. You will work on projects related to location data analysis, sensor fusion, and predictive modeling. This work directly impacts the efficiency and reliability of Uber's core operations, including moving people, food, and groceries from point A to point B.

- What the Candidate Will Do -

• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of use cases requiring sensor and location data in Uber's Android apps.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners including PMs, designers, backend engineers, and map data specialists to deliver seamless and scalable experiences.
• Drive the evolution of Uber's Location and Sensor SDKs to support real-time, highly-performant geospatial use cases.
• Mentor and guide a team of engineers, influencing engineering best practices and fostering technical growth.
• Own and improve critical aspects of location processing, sensor processing, latency, and rendering accuracy.
• Partner with platform teams to push the boundaries of what's possible on mobile devices.
• Contribute to long-term vision and technical strategy for Uber's Maps platform.

- Basic Qualifications -

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience. (Masters Preferred)
• 5+ years of experience building Android applications in Java and/or Kotlin.
• Deep understanding of Android fundamentals, UI rendering, and performance optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives across teams.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

- Preferred Qualifications -

• Experience working on maps, navigation, or location-based services.
• Familiarity with GIS concepts and spatial data structures.
• Previous experience contributing to Android SDKs or platform-level libraries.
• Track record of mentorship and technical leadership within engineering teams.

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$198,000 per year - USD$220,000 per year. For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$198,000 per year - USD$220,000 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. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.