Process
The process began with a telephone call with a recruiter.
After that, I had a technical interview with one of the engineers.
Lastly, I had an on-site with five interviews, a mix of technical and cultural.
Questions
Given a matrix of inaccessible cells and diamonds, write an algorithm that starts in the top left, goes to the bottom right, and then back to the top left.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 68 interview experiences for the Uber Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
15%
Pass Rate
Uber's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive40%
Neutral16%
Negative44%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Uber's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Uber Work Experiences
5.0
I've worked in the tech industry for 9 years, and this is the best company I've ever worked for
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
November 5, 2014
Pros: Uber is flexible, accommodating, influential, and filled with incredibly motivated and intelligent people. As far as benefits go, it is encouraged to move around the company to different teams to find your fit. There is flexibility to explore what moves you, time-off is unlimited, and everyone is encouraging to help you find happiness.
Cons: We are disruptive to the point where sometimes you have to avoid talking about your career.
5.0
Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
March 22, 2017
Pros: The company has an awesome and clear mission.
Knowing that your work directly impacts the mobility of millions of riders and income for millions of drivers is extremely motivating.
In addition, working on innovation towards a robotic company is awesome.
The environment is perfect for working towards challenging problems, and there are no politics.
Extremely talented and intelligent people are around.
Cons: Personally, I cannot complain about anything.
5.0
Great place to join and grow in
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Aarhus, Denmark
December 26, 2024
Pros: Good environment, nice new office, free food and snacks, good benefits, large scale and peculiar problems, a place to grow.
Cons: Aarhus is a bit of a remote place; it may not be to everyone's liking.
Stock is somewhat volatile, so keep that in mind.
- 5.0I've worked in the tech industry for 9 years, and this is the best company I've ever worked forSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesNovember 5, 2014Pros: Uber is flexible, accommodating, influential, and filled with incredibly motivated and intelligent people. As far as benefits go, it is encouraged to move around the company to different teams to find your fit. There is flexibility to explore what moves you, time-off is unlimited, and everyone is encouraging to help you find happiness.Cons: We are disruptive to the point where sometimes you have to avoid talking about your career.
- 5.0Senior Software EngineerSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMarch 22, 2017Pros: The company has an awesome and clear mission. Knowing that your work directly impacts the mobility of millions of riders and income for millions of drivers is extremely motivating. In addition, working on innovation towards a robotic company is awesome. The environment is perfect for working towards challenging problems, and there are no politics. Extremely talented and intelligent people are around.Cons: Personally, I cannot complain about anything.
- 5.0Great place to join and grow inSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeAarhus, DenmarkDecember 26, 2024Pros: Good environment, nice new office, free food and snacks, good benefits, large scale and peculiar problems, a place to grow.Cons: Aarhus is a bit of a remote place; it may not be to everyone's liking. Stock is somewhat volatile, so keep that in mind.
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