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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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Verify your SOC code before applying
Senior Android Developer roles typically fall under SOC 15-1252 (Software Developers). Confirm this on O*NET before interviews. Misclassification on the LCA can trigger a USCIS request for evidence that delays your petition by months.
Target employers with cap-exempt H-1B access
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery risk. Android development roles exist at all three, particularly in research labs and ed-tech divisions.
Use Migrate Mate to filter by LCA filing history
Search Senior Android Developer roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have certified LCAs for this specific role. That filing history signals an employer already understands the H-1B process for your occupation.
Request premium processing before your 60-day grace period ends
If you're between jobs on a 60-day grace period, standard USCIS processing won't move fast enough. Premium processing cuts the adjudication window to 15 business days, which can be the difference between maintaining status and falling out of it.
Check the prevailing wage for your metro before negotiating
DOL sets four wage levels for each SOC code by location. Run your title and target city through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Your employer's LCA must certify at or above the applicable level, so knowing it protects you during negotiation.
Get your degree equivalency assessed early
If your computer science degree is from a three-year program or a non-U.S. institution, have a credential evaluation completed before your employer files. USCIS scrutinizes degree equivalency for specialty occupation petitions, and a missing evaluation is a common RFE trigger.
H-1B Visa Senior Android Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Android Developer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS classifies software development roles, including Senior Android Developer positions, as specialty occupations because they normally require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. Your employer's petition must document that the specific role requires that degree, not just that you hold one.
How do I find Senior Android Developer employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers based on DOL Labor Condition Application filing history for Android and mobile development roles. LCA certification is a required step before H-1B filing, so employers with recent LCA history for this SOC code have already demonstrated they know how to sponsor the role.
Can I switch from OPT to H-1B in a Senior Android Developer role mid-project?
You can, but timing matters. Your employer must file the H-1B petition during the April cap season for an October 1 start date. If you're already on STEM OPT, your authorization can continue under cap-gap rules until October 1 as long as the petition is filed on time and properly receipted by USCIS.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer is acquired or undergoes a restructure?
A qualifying successor-in-interest acquisition doesn't always require a new H-1B petition, but changes to your role, work location, or compensation may trigger an amended petition. If your SOC code, job duties, or prevailing wage level changes materially, your employer must file an amendment before those changes take effect, not after.
Does remote work affect my H-1B as a Senior Android Developer?
Yes. Your LCA must list every worksite location, including your home address if you work remotely. Working from a state or metro not listed on your certified LCA can put your employer in violation of DOL wage requirements. If your team goes fully remote or relocates you, an amended LCA must be certified before you begin working from the new location.