Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
Process
I liked the engineers I met during the onsite, but the internal Uber recruiters were a pain to deal with. Even after I had passed my onsite and was in the team matching phase, they would promise to follow up by a certain date, and then I wouldn't hear anything until I reached out myself.
The conversations felt abrasive, with them saying things such as, "Should I even bother using my time to look for a team for you if we can only give you
In general, the process felt unprofessional and disorganized. Not the type of company culture I want to be around.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 121 interview experiences for the Uber Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
Uber's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Uber's Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Uber Work Experiences
- 5.0Growing company, fantastic work environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMay 21, 2014Pros: It's not like Uber is some sort of charity, but we still feel like we're affecting the world with what we do here. In a city like San Francisco, where it was nearly impossible to find a taxi cab in the past, democratizing the transportation landscape is incredibly exciting and fulfilling. The great news is the work environment is also game-changing. Everyone is working hard, towards a purpose that goes past twice-monthly paychecks.Cons: There are growing pains, absolutely. With a seemingly never-ending customer base that grows by the hour, keeping our systems up to date and working correctly is a challenge. When new initiatives are pushed through, the workload can be a bit taxing.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesNovember 6, 2020Pros: Work-life balance, smart colleagues, good company.Cons: Compensation seems low compared to other tech companies. The entry bar seems to have gone down over time.
- 5.0Great People, Slow TechSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 11, 2025Pros: Great location, people, and work.Cons: Big tech, so kind of slow.
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