Working at Uber has been awesome. It's a fast-paced environment where you're always on your toes to learn new things and implement the latest tech.
There's so much going on behind the scenes at Uber that your opportunities are endless. Oh, and there's working for a company where every new startup seems to be an "Uber" for something. It's exhilarating to be a part of this thing!
The insane growth comes with its downsides: Uber is no longer a scrappy startup where everybody knows everybody and you're all at least aware of what others are working on. Nowadays, it's taken on a bit more of a "corporate" feel with levels of management and computer policies. Uber has handled it pretty well, but it's a bit of a whirlwind to go from one to the other.
Fight to keep the "small start-up" vibe. Value the experience of folks that have "gone the rounds" as much as "this person came from
Applied through the Uber job site. There was one phone screen, then I was invited for an onsite interview. It was scheduled for 555 Market St. I went to their HQ by mistake. It turned out all onsite interviewers were remote, except for one. The i
Uber's interview process can be confusing. It starts with a take-home assignment. If you clear this, the next step should be an on-site interview with a specific team. However, the recruiter ultimately decides your next steps. In my case, the recrui
I was referred by an old colleague. I first got a call from a recruiter, and then later spoke to the hiring manager. After that, I was invited for an onsite interview. I had 5 rounds of interviews. The main focus was on design and architecture skil
Applied through the Uber job site. There was one phone screen, then I was invited for an onsite interview. It was scheduled for 555 Market St. I went to their HQ by mistake. It turned out all onsite interviewers were remote, except for one. The i
Uber's interview process can be confusing. It starts with a take-home assignment. If you clear this, the next step should be an on-site interview with a specific team. However, the recruiter ultimately decides your next steps. In my case, the recrui
I was referred by an old colleague. I first got a call from a recruiter, and then later spoke to the hiring manager. After that, I was invited for an onsite interview. I had 5 rounds of interviews. The main focus was on design and architecture skil