Panic driven development - Senior Software Engineer Uber Employee Review

3.0
May 24, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good company to be at. Smart people, bright ideas, great vision. Truly enjoyed working with the people from all layers (eng, design, PMs, analysts, etc)

Cons

Nervous and "toestepping" environment: people spend too much time on showing off in front of the management instead of doing real work. Too much of the career focus: your teammates can step on your head if you fall down :)

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Uber Response
9y
Thanks for the candid review and feedback. I see you've moved on, but if you ever want to connect offline and dig in a little more on ways we can make Uber a better place to work for everyone, feel free to reach out - pierce@uber.com. Thanks for all your hard work in your time here.

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5.0
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Pros

I've had a very positive experience working here. Since my first day, I've been challenged to step outside my comfort zone and do my best, but I've also always felt heard and supported. I've been trusted to make decisions, take ownership of my work, and contribute in meaningful ways, which made me feel like a valued part of the team from the beginning. The pace is definitely fast, but that's something I really enjoyed. It pushed me to learn something new almost every day and kept the work interesting and rewarding. The people are another reason I've enjoyed working here. I've had the opportunity to work with incredibly talented, collaborative teammates who genuinely support each other. When everyone is willing to help and bring their best, it's amazing how much the team can accomplish together.

Cons

The fast pace isn't for everyone, but if you enjoy solving challenging problems, learning continuously, and taking ownership, you'll likely thrive here.

5.0
Jan 6, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I love being able to work around truly passionate people who are ready to change the world. The culture is great, free snacks and food is big plus. I had the opportunity to take ownership of projects within my first month

Cons

The hours are much longer than any other job I've worked in, but this is expected to change as we continue hiring more help

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Uber Response
10y
Great review, thank you!
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