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Uber hires OPT students across software engineering, data science, product, and operations roles. Known for a structured immigration support process, Uber frequently transitions OPT workers to H-1B visa sponsorship, making it a strong target for F-1 students planning a long-term U.S. career in tech.
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Uber Direct enables merchants to unlock last-mile delivery by tapping into Uber's expansive logistics network and marketplace. Delivering a high-quality, reliable experience is central to our value proposition—ensuring orders are fulfilled efficiently, consistently, and at scale.
As a Strategic Operations Manager on the Direct Ops team, you will drive improvements across key operational pillars including reliability, merchant experience, and overall delivery quality for the US&C Direct business. This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, requiring strong problem-solving, operational optimization, data analysis, and project management skills. You should be comfortable navigating ambiguity, working in a fast-paced environment, and taking ownership of complex, cross-functional initiatives.
In this highly collaborative role, you will partner with teams across Local Operations, Commercial, Marketplace Operations, Product, and Finance to identify opportunities, execute initiatives, and scale best practices across the business.
You will leverage data to uncover insights, diagnose root causes of operational challenges, and inform decision-making across a variety of domains. Depending on focus areas, this may include improving merchant performance, optimizing fulfillment and delivery workflows, or enhancing overall system reliability. This is a highly analytical role that requires strong proficiency in SQL and experience working with large datasets to drive measurable business impact.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about operations, enjoys connecting strategy to execution, and is motivated to shape how Uber Direct evolves within the broader Delivery ecosystem.
- Direct Strategy & Optimization: Proactively scope and lead multiple projects to improve the Direct business; take accountability for project outcomes, ensure delivery on project critical metrics, & keep others informed of progress
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze sophisticated data, build models, and aggregate insights to drive key business decisions and policies. Define critical metrics and develop dashboards to track business performance; report findings to senior leadership to define long-term strategy and decision-making
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a bridge between Operations, Product, Tech, and Finance. You will advocate for operational needs in the product roadmap and ensure that new features align with the unique requirements of the B2B Grocery merchants
- End-to-End Project Management: Scope, launch, and scale high-priority projects. You will take ownership of the full lifecycle—from initial ideation and financial modeling to execution and post-launch measurement
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2-3 years of professional work experience in a related field (start-up, operations, strategy, analytics, tech)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong problem-solving, Excel/Google Sheets and SQL proficiency and AI tooling
- Experience creating dashboard (Tableau/Datastudio/Looker) and KPIs tracking
- Bachelor degree a technical degree (engineering, mathematical, STEM, etc)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment
- Excellent organization, time management and prioritization skills; proven ability to balance multiple critical tasks and consistently delivering against hard deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to synthesize information quickly, to distill key takeaways, and to weave insights into a compelling story that clarifies and inspires
- Ability to build deep cross-functional relationships across a broad organization, foster collaborative work environment, and understand problems from diverse perspectives. Humility and empathy are critical to success in this role
At Uber, we ignite opportunity by setting the world in motion. We take on big problems to help drivers, riders, delivery partners, and eaters get moving in more than 10,000 cities around the world.
We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let's move the world forward, together.
Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
COMPENSATION
- For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$106,000 per year - USD$118,000 per year.
- For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$106,000 per year - USD$118,000 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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Uber Direct enables merchants to unlock last-mile delivery by tapping into Uber's expansive logistics network and marketplace. Delivering a high-quality, reliable experience is central to our value proposition—ensuring orders are fulfilled efficiently, consistently, and at scale.
As a Strategic Operations Manager on the Direct Ops team, you will drive improvements across key operational pillars including reliability, merchant experience, and overall delivery quality for the US&C Direct business. This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, requiring strong problem-solving, operational optimization, data analysis, and project management skills. You should be comfortable navigating ambiguity, working in a fast-paced environment, and taking ownership of complex, cross-functional initiatives.
In this highly collaborative role, you will partner with teams across Local Operations, Commercial, Marketplace Operations, Product, and Finance to identify opportunities, execute initiatives, and scale best practices across the business.
You will leverage data to uncover insights, diagnose root causes of operational challenges, and inform decision-making across a variety of domains. Depending on focus areas, this may include improving merchant performance, optimizing fulfillment and delivery workflows, or enhancing overall system reliability. This is a highly analytical role that requires strong proficiency in SQL and experience working with large datasets to drive measurable business impact.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about operations, enjoys connecting strategy to execution, and is motivated to shape how Uber Direct evolves within the broader Delivery ecosystem.
- Direct Strategy & Optimization: Proactively scope and lead multiple projects to improve the Direct business; take accountability for project outcomes, ensure delivery on project critical metrics, & keep others informed of progress
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze sophisticated data, build models, and aggregate insights to drive key business decisions and policies. Define critical metrics and develop dashboards to track business performance; report findings to senior leadership to define long-term strategy and decision-making
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a bridge between Operations, Product, Tech, and Finance. You will advocate for operational needs in the product roadmap and ensure that new features align with the unique requirements of the B2B Grocery merchants
- End-to-End Project Management: Scope, launch, and scale high-priority projects. You will take ownership of the full lifecycle—from initial ideation and financial modeling to execution and post-launch measurement
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2-3 years of professional work experience in a related field (start-up, operations, strategy, analytics, tech)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong problem-solving, Excel/Google Sheets and SQL proficiency and AI tooling
- Experience creating dashboard (Tableau/Datastudio/Looker) and KPIs tracking
- Bachelor degree a technical degree (engineering, mathematical, STEM, etc)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment
- Excellent organization, time management and prioritization skills; proven ability to balance multiple critical tasks and consistently delivering against hard deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to synthesize information quickly, to distill key takeaways, and to weave insights into a compelling story that clarifies and inspires
- Ability to build deep cross-functional relationships across a broad organization, foster collaborative work environment, and understand problems from diverse perspectives. Humility and empathy are critical to success in this role
At Uber, we ignite opportunity by setting the world in motion. We take on big problems to help drivers, riders, delivery partners, and eaters get moving in more than 10,000 cities around the world.
We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let's move the world forward, together.
Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
COMPENSATION
- For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$106,000 per year - USD$118,000 per year.
- For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$106,000 per year - USD$118,000 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.
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Target Uber's engineering and data teams
Uber's highest OPT hiring volume sits in software engineering, machine learning, and data science. Filter your Uber job search to these teams first. Roles tied to core platform infrastructure and rider-driver matching algorithms are consistently staffed with early-career international talent.
Confirm your STEM designation before applying
Uber is enrolled in E-Verify, which means you're eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies. Verify your program's CIP code with your DSO before your first interview so you can accurately represent your full authorization window to recruiters.
Frame your OPT timeline around Uber's H-1B cycle
Uber typically files H-1B petitions in March for the April cap lottery. Time your OPT start date so you have enough runway to complete at least one full performance cycle before that window, giving Uber's immigration team a complete employment record to work with.
Research Uber's prevailing wage tiers before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up prevailing wages for your target role and Uber's office locations before entering salary discussions. Uber's LCA filings must meet DOL wage levels, so understanding those floors helps you negotiate from an informed position and avoids misaligned expectations.
Use Migrate Mate to verify Uber's sponsorship history
Pull up Migrate Mate before your Uber interviews to review the company's LCA filing history by job title and location. That data tells you which roles Uber has consistently sponsored and whether your specific position has a track record, so you walk in with concrete evidence rather than assumptions.
Prepare your O*NET occupation profile ahead of interviews
Uber's immigration team will eventually need to establish that your role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Review the O*NET profile for your target job title now and be ready to articulate how your degree field directly aligns with the role's core duties during technical and HR interviews.
Uber OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Uber sponsor OPT visas?
Uber doesn't sponsor OPT itself. OPT is work authorization USCIS grants directly to F-1 students. What Uber does is hire students who already hold an OPT EAD, then support their transition to H-1B sponsorship. Uber is enrolled in E-Verify, making it eligible to employ students on the 24-month STEM OPT extension as well.
Which Uber roles and departments typically hire OPT students?
Software engineering, machine learning, data science, and product management see the most consistent OPT hiring at Uber. Operations and analytics roles also appear regularly. New grad and university recruiting pipelines are the primary entry points, so targeting Uber's campus programs gives you the clearest path into OPT-eligible positions.
How do I navigate the OPT hiring process at Uber?
Apply through Uber's university recruiting track and disclose your OPT status early. Uber's recruiting coordinators are accustomed to authorization timelines, but you'll need to confirm your EAD start and end dates and, if applicable, your STEM extension eligibility. Use Migrate Mate to review which Uber roles have the strongest H-1B filing history before you apply.
How do I time my OPT application to align with Uber's hiring cycle?
USCIS allows you to file your OPT application up to 90 days before your program end date, and your EAD can start up to 60 days after graduation. Uber's full-time new grad offers typically target a summer start. Filing early gives you the best chance of having a valid EAD in hand before your start date.
What should I know about Uber's H-1B sponsorship after OPT?
Uber has a consistent track record of sponsoring H-1B visas for OPT employees who perform well. The H-1B cap lottery runs once per year with a filing window in March, so your OPT timeline needs to leave enough room for at least one full lottery cycle. USCIS requires employer-filed petitions, and Uber's internal immigration team manages that process.
How does Uber hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. Uber can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B when the student's OPT period is ending. Check Uber's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.