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Android Engineer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application with DOL before your petition reaches USCIS, and cap-subject petitions are subject to the annual 85,000-slot lottery.
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Uber has evolved from a ride-hailing service into an all-in-one platform, connecting users globally through various on-demand offerings across UberX and UberEats. To unite this ecosystem, we introduced Uber One—a paid membership program designed to elevate user experiences with priority service and exclusive perks. Under one unified membership, members unlock enhanced pricing, upgraded rides, dedicated customer support, premium partner benefits, and elevated service quality.
With more than 50 million global Uber One members driving over half of our total company revenue, the program is a critical engine for company-wide growth across our core offerings while shaping how users interact with our expanding ecosystem and new company big bets. Join us as we drive Uber's growth and shape expansion into new verticals.
In this role on the Membership team, you will help shape the future of the program by architecting next-generation member experiences and benefits in close partnership with cross-functional teams. You will oversee our platform architecture and design highly reliable, scalable systems that power new initiatives across both UberEats and UberX. If you excel at tackling complex technical challenges, crafting impactful products, and driving key business outcomes, the Membership team is the perfect fit for you.
- Identify new impactful opportunities to evolve the Uber One program across UberEats and UberX
- Collaborate with talented engineers, PMs, Data Science and Designers from across the company to design, build, and optimize products used by millions of members globally
- Architect robust, highly available, and scalable systems designed to resolve ambiguous technical challenges to serve millions of users. Align the org on complex tradeoffs between various different technical designs and solutions
- Drive technical strategy for platform evolution, microservices architecture, and API design to simplify future program needs
- Cultivate engineering culture and technical excellence to drive up engineering velocity and quality across the team
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years work experience in software engineering building large scale systems
- Bachelor's (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Extensive hands-on Android development experience, including proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin programming and code reviews
- Experience in developing mobile apps used by hundreds of millions of users globally. Strong focus on delivering high-quality mobile UI experiences and feature development
- Deep understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, distributed systems, system design, and architecture.
- Proven experience in identifying architectural gaps and creating org-wide frameworks that improve developer velocity and reduce systemic technical debt.
- Proven ability to lead technical projects end-to-end through all lifecycle stages, from inception through design through global deployment and productionization.
- Expertise in defining standards for testing, monitoring, and alerting systems, while overseeing the execution of complex incident management at an organizational level.
- Demonstrated leadership in building relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to rally around a technical vision.
Preferred Qualifications
- Marketplace experience - Uber's business model is marketplace heavy and prior experience creating 0 to 1 features and optimizing marketplaces is preferred. Experience in real-time marketplace platforms requiring high consistency and global reliability.
- Impact Mindset - (1) Ability to navigate complex org and company business needs (2) Ability to identify consumer needs through user research and data understand work (3) Bringing those together to build products and systems that bring value to our customers and deliver company impact
- Strong Cross Company Technical Collaboration - (1) Strong ability to collaborate and communicate technically with multiple teams across the company (2) Strong ability to deep dive into complex technical systems owned by other organizations (3) Create clean technical solutions that factor in complexities across multiple systems & ultimately solve for multiple team goals
Compensation
For New York City, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $202,000 per year - USD $224,000 per year.
For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $202,000 per year - USD $224,000 per year.
For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $202,000 per year - USD $224,000 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.
Ready to Ride?
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 - we'd love to hear from you.
You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits. Explore our benefits.
Offices remain key to collaboration and Uber's culture. Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time 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.
Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity 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.
About the role and team
Uber has evolved from a ride-hailing service into an all-in-one platform, connecting users globally through various on-demand offerings across UberX and UberEats. To unite this ecosystem, we introduced Uber One—a paid membership program designed to elevate user experiences with priority service and exclusive perks. Under one unified membership, members unlock enhanced pricing, upgraded rides, dedicated customer support, premium partner benefits, and elevated service quality.
With more than 50 million global Uber One members driving over half of our total company revenue, the program is a critical engine for company-wide growth across our core offerings while shaping how users interact with our expanding ecosystem and new company big bets. Join us as we drive Uber's growth and shape expansion into new verticals.
In this role on the Membership team, you will help shape the future of the program by architecting next-generation member experiences and benefits in close partnership with cross-functional teams. You will oversee our platform architecture and design highly reliable, scalable systems that power new initiatives across both UberEats and UberX. If you excel at tackling complex technical challenges, crafting impactful products, and driving key business outcomes, the Membership team is the perfect fit for you.
- Identify new impactful opportunities to evolve the Uber One program across UberEats and UberX
- Collaborate with talented engineers, PMs, Data Science and Designers from across the company to design, build, and optimize products used by millions of members globally
- Architect robust, highly available, and scalable systems designed to resolve ambiguous technical challenges to serve millions of users. Align the org on complex tradeoffs between various different technical designs and solutions
- Drive technical strategy for platform evolution, microservices architecture, and API design to simplify future program needs
- Cultivate engineering culture and technical excellence to drive up engineering velocity and quality across the team
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years work experience in software engineering building large scale systems
- Bachelor's (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Extensive hands-on Android development experience, including proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin programming and code reviews
- Experience in developing mobile apps used by hundreds of millions of users globally. Strong focus on delivering high-quality mobile UI experiences and feature development
- Deep understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, distributed systems, system design, and architecture.
- Proven experience in identifying architectural gaps and creating org-wide frameworks that improve developer velocity and reduce systemic technical debt.
- Proven ability to lead technical projects end-to-end through all lifecycle stages, from inception through design through global deployment and productionization.
- Expertise in defining standards for testing, monitoring, and alerting systems, while overseeing the execution of complex incident management at an organizational level.
- Demonstrated leadership in building relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to rally around a technical vision.
Preferred Qualifications
- Marketplace experience - Uber's business model is marketplace heavy and prior experience creating 0 to 1 features and optimizing marketplaces is preferred. Experience in real-time marketplace platforms requiring high consistency and global reliability.
- Impact Mindset - (1) Ability to navigate complex org and company business needs (2) Ability to identify consumer needs through user research and data understand work (3) Bringing those together to build products and systems that bring value to our customers and deliver company impact
- Strong Cross Company Technical Collaboration - (1) Strong ability to collaborate and communicate technically with multiple teams across the company (2) Strong ability to deep dive into complex technical systems owned by other organizations (3) Create clean technical solutions that factor in complexities across multiple systems & ultimately solve for multiple team goals
Compensation
For New York City, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $202,000 per year - USD $224,000 per year.
For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $202,000 per year - USD $224,000 per year.
For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $202,000 per year - USD $224,000 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.
Ready to Ride?
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 - we'd love to hear from you.
You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits. Explore our benefits.
Offices remain key to collaboration and Uber's culture. Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time 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.
Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity 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.
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Map your degree to Android SOC codes
Android Engineer roles typically file under SOC 15-1252 (Software Developers) or 15-1299. Pull the O*NET profile for your target code before interviews so you can confirm your degree field aligns with the specialty occupation definition USCIS will scrutinize.
Check employer LCA history before applying
Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify that a company has filed Labor Condition Applications for software developer roles. Employers with no LCA history may lack the HR infrastructure to run a compliant H-1B filing on your timeline.
Target cap-exempt employers to skip the lottery
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B petition goes to USCIS any time of year without entering the March lottery. Android roles in edtech platforms affiliated with these entities may also qualify.
Find H-1B sponsors through Migrate Mate
Search Android Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which filters listings to employers with verified H-1B filing history. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored before and won't know how to start.
Negotiate premium processing into your offer
Standard H-1B adjudication can run three to six months. If your OPT or current status expires before a decision, ask during offer negotiation whether the employer will pay for premium processing, which USCIS currently adjudicates within 15 business days.
Document project ownership for RFE defense
USCIS sometimes issues Requests for Evidence questioning whether an Android Engineer role truly requires a specific bachelor's degree. Gather architecture diagrams, sprint records, and code ownership logs now so your employer's attorney can respond with concrete technical evidence.
H-1B Visa Android Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Android Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Android Engineer roles qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates both the job description and your specific degree. Roles with vague requirements like 'any technical degree' are more likely to receive a Request for Evidence, so your offer letter should specify the exact degree field required.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Android Engineers?
Employers across fintech, enterprise software, streaming, healthcare technology, and consumer apps regularly sponsor H-1B visas for Android Engineers. The most reliable way to identify them is to search Migrate Mate, which surfaces companies with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application history for software developer roles, so you're only applying to employers who have actually filed before.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my Android Engineer job search timeline?
USCIS opens H-1B cap registration each March for the fiscal year starting October 1. If selected, your earliest start date is October 1, which means a gap of roughly six months between offer and authorization. Plan your OPT or grace period accordingly, and ask prospective employers whether they're cap-exempt or willing to file before the lottery window opens.
Can I switch Android Engineer jobs while on H-1B status?
Yes. Under portability rules established by AC21, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer once your petition has been pending for 180 days and your new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can start working as soon as USCIS receives it, without waiting for approval.
What prevailing wage level should an Android Engineer expect for H-1B filing?
DOL sets four prevailing wage levels for each SOC code and geographic area. Android Engineer roles typically file at Level II or Level III depending on years of experience and supervisory responsibility. You can look up the exact figures for your metro area using the OFLC Wage Search. Your employer must certify in the LCA that your offered salary meets or exceeds the applicable prevailing wage.