Good Tech/Opportunities, Bad WLB/Resourcing - Software Engineer Uber Employee Review

4.0
Jul 28, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Despite Uber maturing as a big tech company, there's still many interesting and impactful projects available (although ultimately it depends on your team/org). Mid-level (or even entry-level) engineers can be entrusted with running an entire initiative, which is a great opportunity to demonstrate/grow collaboration and leadership skills - The tech stack and tooling is decent, although a lot is built in-house, which of course means some of the skills you learn here won't be fully transferrable

Cons

- Work-life balance has steadily worsened over the years due to hiring freezes/headcount reductions, and increasing pressure on employees from management to work/do more given the state of the tech job market - There's a lot of excitement from middle management about using AI, but many engineers are so bogged down dealing with incidents/operations work that we have no time to leverage AI to improve efficiency

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
Recommend
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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
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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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10y
Great review, thank you!
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