Staff Software Engineer - Android, Maps Display
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About The Role
The Maps Display team is responsible for the entire Uber Map stack-from the low-level native render engine, to the tile cutting and serving pipeline, all the way up to the APIs and integration layers used across all of Uber's apps. As a Staff Software Engineer on the Maps Display team, you will play a key role in shaping and scaling one of Uber's most critical platform components.
About The Role
The Maps Display team is responsible for the entire Uber Map stack-from the low-level native render engine, to the tile cutting and serving pipeline, all the way up to the APIs and integration layers used across all of Uber's apps. As a Staff Software Engineer on the Maps Display team, you will play a key role in shaping and scaling one of Uber's most critical platform components.
This is a high-impact role with visibility and influence across all of Uber's businesses. The work you do will power map experiences for Riders, Drivers, Couriers, and Eaters around the world. You'll collaborate with multiple mobile and backend teams to ensure our map platform is performant, customizable, and intuitive-serving diverse use cases from trip tracking to turn-by-turn navigation to location setting and search.
We're looking for a technical leader who thrives in a platform setting, with a deep understanding of mobile development and a passion for building foundational systems that accelerate product innovation at scale.
What You Will Do
- Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of map interactions and map features 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 map SDKs and UI frameworks to support real-time, highly-performant map visualizations.
- Mentor and guide a team of engineers, influencing engineering best practices and fostering technical growth.
- Own and improve critical aspects of map performance, 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.
- 10+ years of experience building Android applications in Java and/or Kotlin.
- Deep understanding of Android fundamentals, UI rendering, and performance optimization.
- Experience with custom views, OpenGL, or other rendering technologies.
- 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.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries
Internet Marketplace Platforms
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