Manager II, Engineering

Leading at Uber means setting direction in motion, not waiting for perfect conditions. As an Engineering Manager II, you will be a primary engine for high-growth technical organizations, bridging the gap between bold ideas and real-world impact for millions of users. You'll lead high-performing teams in an environment that values ownership over hierarchy and measurable impact over process.

This is a high-visibility leadership role that requires a manager who stays calm in the messy reality of scaling one of the world's most complex technical platforms. You will move fluidly between high-level strategic vision and relentless operational execution, making hard calls on prioritization and navigating competing global priorities.

What you'll do

• Manage, coach, and grow a diverse team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Define and execute ambitious roadmaps in collaboration with cross-functional partners to deliver high-impact features and platforms.
• Lay out the technical vision for your area, participating in deep-dive architectural designs for scalable distributed systems or core applications.
• Drive execution and delivery of complex projects in ambiguous environments, ensuring systems are built in a sustainable and scalable way.
• Establish and uphold best practices for code quality, system reliability, and engineering fundamentals metrics.
• Act as a critical bridge across the company, communicating technical insights and roadmaps to leadership and global partners to align on shared goals.

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of total experience in software engineering with at least 2-3 years directly managing engineering teams.
• Proven ability to translate company direction into a strategic mission rooted in primary customer needs.
• Experience providing clarity to both direct and dependent teams to maintain productivity and alignment on deliverables.
• Track record of building inclusive teams with the right mix of skills and seniority to deliver against business needs.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent practical experience.

For San Francisco / Seattle / Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: base salary USD $232,000-$258,000.