Job Description
**About the Role**
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our growing quality engineering team. At Uber, End-to-End (E2E) Test Automation is a new initiative, with a primary focus on testing mobile applications as we transition to a webview-focused technology stack. As a senior member of the team, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of our test automation framework, establishing best practices that will have a company-wide impact. If you're passionate about quality, innovation, and driving automation at scale, we want to hear from you.
**What the Candidate Will Need / Bonus Points**
\-\-\-\- What the Candidate Will Do ----
- **Framework Design & Development:** Architect, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for mobile and web applications.
- **Test Automation:** Build and execute automated tests across mobile platforms (iOS and Android), focusing on E2E test coverage.
- **CI/CD Integration:** Work closely with Infra teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Buildkite and BrowserStack.
- **Collaboration:** Partner with cross-functional teams (developers, product managers, QA engineers) to define testing strategies and ensure high product quality.
- **Mentorship:** Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior SDET engineers and QA team members.
- **Tooling & Strategy:** Identify and implement the right tools, libraries, and practices to improve test efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
- **Test Strategy & Leadership:** Lead the design and execution of test strategies that align with the product roadmap and ensure robust regression coverage.
\-\-\-\- Basic Qualifications ----
- 5+ years of experience in test automation with a focus on mobile platforms (iOS, Android).
- Strong experience with test automation tools (e.g., Appium, Selenium, Espresso, XCUITest) and programming languages such as Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, Python, etc.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues across mobile and web platforms.
- Written and Spoken English language competency
\-\-\-\- Preferred Qualifications ----
- Experience with cloud-based test execution platforms (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).
- Knowledge of mobile application development or working closely with development teams in mobile environments.
- Previous experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments.
We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let’s move the world forward, together.
Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber’s cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.
\*Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to [accommodations@uber.com](mailto:accommodations@uber.com).