Staff Software Engineer - AV Labs
Uber - Sunnyvale, CA
Hiring: Staff Software Engineer - AV Labs Company: Uber Location: Sunnyvale, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 10:40:14 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, C++, CI/CD, Data Pipeline, GCP, Linux, Python About the job Experience: •8+ years of professional software engineering experience, specifically in developing large-scale data systems or autonomous software stacks. Required Skills: •What The Candidate Will Do •Software-Driven Evaluation Frameworks : Lead the design and implementation of automated software frameworks for benchmarking autonomous system capabilities. Audit partner software performance against Uber AV Labs' safety and efficiency KPIs using high-throughput data analysis. •Data Pipeline Optimization : Architect and optimize high-velocity data pipelines and software stack throughput. Ensure that autonomous stacks meet rigorous software interface, processing latency, and data fidelity requirements within our collection fleet. •Advanced Driving Behavior Metrics : Develop multi-modal software metrics to independently benchmark autonomous software performance against human capabilities and internal safety standards across both road and simulation environments. •Cross Team Collaboration : Communicate benefits and limitations of new models and metrics to partner teams Qualifications: •Strong expertise in software architecture, distributed computing, and the ability to decompose complex capability challenges into scalable software solutions. •Proficiency in C++ or Python, and Linux environments, with experience in high-performance software development. •Demonstrated capacity to employ AI tools and champion efficiency. •Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. •Hands-on experience developing evaluation metrics,, data mining tools, and automated validation software for autonomous vehicles. •Demonstrated success in defining software release processes, automated safety criteria, and CI/CD pipelines for safety-critical systems. •For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $232,000 per year - USD $258,000 per year. •Be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits. •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. •You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits. Explore our benefits. Compensation: •$232,000 per year •$258,000 per year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!