Positive experience despite negative press - Senior Software Engineer Uber Employee Review

5.0
Mar 13, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Uber has hired some of the best people in the industry. I've never worked with more intelligent and driven people. - Compensation, perks, and benefits were very competitive with companies of similar size. - The technology stack has matured considerably after some initial growing pains. Engineers can provision infrastructure and build/deploy services without excessive red tape. - Surprisingly strong, positive cultural values. They are really woven into every day work–used as hashtags, referenced by leadership, etc. Most other companies just create a list of cultural values and forget them.

Cons

- Uber has a bad reputation and is constantly the subject of controversy, protests, and negative press. While Uber is not perfect, I do believe the company has matured since its early years and leadership does take these matters seriously from what I've seen. If you can't handle seeing a negative headline about your employer, Uber may not be for you, but for those that can handle it and want to make a positive impact on our culture and reputation, this shouldn't be an issue. - Teams and people can shift around frequently as the company continues to grow. This is probably a good thing overall for the company but it can feel jarring at times. - People work hard–not necessarily because of deadlines but because many of their coworkers are smart, driven, and hard-working people so the bar is set high (that's my experience at least). This is ultimately what you make of it–many people stay late but many people also get into work past 10:00am. Remote work is pretty flexible too which is a plus.

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Uber Response
9y
Thanks for the review and for joining us for the ride! While we're a fast-moving company and there's been constant change, I think some of the changes you'll see from the P&P org in the coming months will make Uber a better place to work for everyone. Keep up the great work!

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I've had a very positive experience working here. Since my first day, I've been challenged to step outside my comfort zone and do my best, but I've also always felt heard and supported. I've been trusted to make decisions, take ownership of my work, and contribute in meaningful ways, which made me feel like a valued part of the team from the beginning. The pace is definitely fast, but that's something I really enjoyed. It pushed me to learn something new almost every day and kept the work interesting and rewarding. The people are another reason I've enjoyed working here. I've had the opportunity to work with incredibly talented, collaborative teammates who genuinely support each other. When everyone is willing to help and bring their best, it's amazing how much the team can accomplish together.

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5.0
Jan 6, 2016
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

I love being able to work around truly passionate people who are ready to change the world. The culture is great, free snacks and food is big plus. I had the opportunity to take ownership of projects within my first month

Cons

The hours are much longer than any other job I've worked in, but this is expected to change as we continue hiring more help

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Uber Response
10y
Great review, thank you!
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