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UberManager II, Engineering - Engineer
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationSunnyvale, CA, United States
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience8+ yrs
DepartmentEngineering
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 26, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
8+ years of total experience in software engineering
At least 2-3 years directly managing engineering teams
Proven ability to translate company direction into a strategic mission rooted in primary customer needs
Experience providing clarity to both direct and dependent teams to maintain productivity and alignment on deliverables
Track record of building inclusive teams with the right mix of skills and seniority to deliver against business needs
Experience driving operational excellence through the review of metrics, incidents, and post-mortems for continuous improvement
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent practical experience
Experience influencing the vision and roadmaps of partner teams to build strategic alignment across the organization
High technical depth in building and scaling distributed systems, machine learning applications, or global platforms
Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Demonstrated ability to identify and drive changes for the greater good of Uber, even when at odds with immediate team interests
Must spend at least 50% of time in-office unless approved for full remote work
Uber is an Equal Opportunity employer
Consideration regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements
Benefits
Equity
About the role and team
Leading at Uber means setting direction in motion, not waiting for perfect conditions. As an Engineering Manager II, you will be a primary engine for high-growth technical organizations, bridging the gap between bold ideas and real-world impact for millions of users. You’ll lead high-performing teams in an environment that values ownership over hierarchy and measurable impact over process.
This is a high-visibility leadership role that requires a manager who stays calm in the “messy” reality of scaling one of the world’s most complex technical platforms. You will move fluidly between high-level strategic vision and relentless operational execution, making hard calls on prioritization and navigating competing global priorities. If you lead with clarity, build with heart, and are motivated by solving massive organizational and technical puzzles at scale - this is where you’ll make your mark.
What you’ll do
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Manage, coach, and grow a diverse team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
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Define and execute ambitious roadmaps in collaboration with cross-functional partners to deliver high-impact features and platforms.
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Lay out the technical vision for your area, participating in deep-dive architectural designs for scalable distributed systems or core applications.
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Drive execution and delivery of complex projects in ambiguous environments, ensuring systems are built in a sustainable and scalable way.
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Establish and uphold best practices for code quality, system reliability, and engineering fundamentals metrics.
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Act as a critical bridge across the company, communicating technical insights and roadmaps to leadership and global partners to align on shared goals.
Basic Qualifications
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8+ years of total experience in software engineering with at least 2-3 years directly managing engineering teams.
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Proven ability to translate company direction into a strategic mission rooted in primary customer needs.
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Experience providing clarity to both direct and dependent teams to maintain productivity and alignment on deliverables.
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Track record of building inclusive teams with the right mix of skills and seniority to deliver against business needs.
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Experience driving operational excellence through the review of metrics, incidents, and post-mortems for continuous improvement.
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience influencing the vision and roadmaps of partner teams to build strategic alignment across the organization.
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High technical depth in building and scaling distributed systems, machine learning applications, or global platforms.
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Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
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Demonstrated ability to identify and drive changes for the greater good of Uber, even when at odds with immediate team interests.
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.
Benefits
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.
Legal
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.