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Updated March 25, 2019
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  1. "Feels like a rocket ship."

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    • Senior Management
    Current Employee - Senior Software Engineer in San Francisco, CA
    Current Employee - Senior Software Engineer in San Francisco, CA
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook
    Approves of CEO

    I have been working at Uber full-time (More than 3 years)

    Pros

    Incredibly smart people who believe in the mission of the company

    Cons

    Not a good place to “rest and vest”

    Advice to Management

    Keep on crushing it :)


  2. Helpful (1)

    "Engineering-driven and fast-paced company"

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    • Senior Management
    Current Employee - Engineering Manager in Palo Alto, CA
    Current Employee - Engineering Manager in Palo Alto, CA
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook
    Approves of CEO

    I have been working at Uber full-time (Less than a year)

    Pros

    - Smart and qualified engineers
    - New management is fixing a lot of the legacy cultural and organizational issues
    - Engineering-driven culture - technologies are streamlined across the organization
    - Fast-paced environment where decisions are made quickly and allows to move fast
    - Focus on getting things done and allows for innovative solutions

    Cons

    - Tools and processes are being created and re-created as the company is still relatively new
    - Processes are not very established and are still being introduced
    - Pretty involved and lengthy performance review process - could be streamlined

    Advice to Management

    You're definitely on the right path. Continue to stay focused, innovate, be smart, and make tough decisions if needed!

  3. Helpful (7)

    "Thoughtful culture, challenging environment."

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    • Senior Management
    Current Employee - Director
    Current Employee - Director
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook
    Approves of CEO

    I have been working at Uber full-time (Less than a year)

    Pros

    Culture transformation is real and the focus on inclusivity is legit - not a PR stunt or stance in reaction to the company's troubled past.

    The work is exceptionally challenging, but engaging in that its meaningful and fun.

    Cons

    There is no way to complete all assigned and proactive work during even expanded business hours (most roles here are 60 hours or so, just to keep up). I do not see this as a true con because it was expected, however I feel this is a need to know going in.


  4. "Great"

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    Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
    Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

    I worked at Uber full-time

    Pros

    Amazing benefits, great company culture, wonderful management

    Cons

    no, none at this time.


  5. "Fun Part Time Gig for Extra Money"

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    Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
    Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

    I worked at Uber part-time

    Pros

    Flexible work hours and good pay

    Cons

    Staying in the car for the whole shift can be tough.


  6. "Great place to work"

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    • Senior Management
    Current Employee - Senior Software Engineer in Palo Alto, CA
    Current Employee - Senior Software Engineer in Palo Alto, CA
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook
    Approves of CEO

    I have been working at Uber full-time (Less than a year)

    Pros

    Uber has a lot of world class technologies, and our team members are also nice to work with, so Uber is a great place to work, especially it can help us grow.

    Cons

    Revenue slow down significantly recently


  7. "Amazing"

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    • Senior Management
    Current Employee - Senior Software Engineer in San Francisco, CA
    Current Employee - Senior Software Engineer in San Francisco, CA
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook
    Approves of CEO

    I have been working at Uber full-time (Less than a year)

    Pros

    Good talent, products and new company culture!

    Cons

    More consistent across-team management style

  8. "Strong Cultural Norms"

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    • Senior Management
    Current Employee - Freight Operations Coordinator in Chicago, IL
    Current Employee - Freight Operations Coordinator in Chicago, IL
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook
    Approves of CEO

    I have been working at Uber full-time (Less than a year)

    Pros

    Uber is a work place that is putting in the effort to have strong cultural norms and take care of their employees. Breakfast and lunch are provided daily, great health and wellness benefits, education benefits and opportunity and monthly Uber credits. Ability to work from home; opportunity to travel.

    Cons

    No cons overall cons. The work is hard and challenging, but that is not necessarily a bad thing.


  9. "The Best Place I Have Ever Worked At."

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    • Culture & Values
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    • Senior Management
    Current Employee - Team Lead in Phoenix, AZ
    Current Employee - Team Lead in Phoenix, AZ
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook
    Approves of CEO

    I have been working at Uber full-time (Less than a year)

    Pros

    The benefits are amazing.
    The culture is strong.
    Intelligent and able people who care about the work they do.
    Leadership is fantastic.
    Opportunities are endless.
    Leadership cares about doing the right thing both by our partners and riders as well as the employees.
    FOOD. You will barely have to go grocery shopping.

    Cons

    As with all startups (C.O.E. is still very much a startup environment) change is constant and is not always well communicated.
    Not a lot of senior leadership if you end up working a night shift.

    Advice to Management

    Be more proactive about communicating change to the people it will be affecting the most.


  10. "Great culture, excellent experience!"

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    • Culture & Values
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    • Comp & Benefits
    • Senior Management
    Current Employee - Diamond Rider Concierge in Phoenix, AZ
    Current Employee - Diamond Rider Concierge in Phoenix, AZ
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook
    Approves of CEO

    I have been working at Uber full-time (Less than a year)

    Pros

    This place has literally been mind blowing! Amazing place to work. Culture is great. Training is more than thorough, and you are always learning something new. Benefits are hands down the best I have had in many years. Lots of great perks and other benefits. So much that it is hard to remember is all. Trainers and leads are super helpful. If you fail at this job, basically you didn't want the job in the first place. Uber is here for your success on the daily. Can't say enough great things. We have so much to offer here.

    Cons

    I really don't have any cons. I guess if I had to put something down, it's I hope for a shift in the future that is not inclusive of a Saturday or Sunday. This is a 24/7/365 job, so it is to be expected.

    Advice to Management

    Just keep listening and learning. We're all in this together.