Software Engineer II (Android)

Job Description

About the Role! The Payment Methods team, as the name suggests, is responsible for letting users choose their preferred payment methods on the Uber platform. The team is on a mission to empower users with a seamless and secure payment experience across all Uber apps. This is a high-impact, collaborative team of passionate backend and frontend engineers who tackle complex challenges and directly influence how users pay on the Uber apps. As an Android Engineer on the Payment Methods Mobile team, you'll play a crucial role in designing, building, and maintaining high-quality, scalable solutions that enhance the payment experience. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to develop innovative payment solutions and ensure a seamless user experience across Uber's ecosystem. What The Candidate Will Do Take ownership of critical engineering and business challenges within the Payments space. Define problems, propose solutions, and drive their execution with a high degree of autonomy. Contribute to the development and execution of the strategic vision and roadmap for the Payment Methods team. Provide technical expertise and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of innovation and engineering excellence. Ensure best practices in coding, documentation, testing, and monitoring, setting a high standard for engineering quality. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners (product, design, business development) to align technical solutions with business objectives. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field. 3+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong track record of building, implementing, and maintaining complex, large-scale applications. Proficient in Android engineering, with deep knowledge of Kotlin, Jetpack, and modern Android development frameworks. Strong understanding of best practices in code, documentation, testing, and monitoring. Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to a culture of engineering excellence. Preferred Qualifications Experience applying design thinking to drive innovation and improve payment experiences. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive the adoption of technical solutions. Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.