What is a QA Engineer at Uber?
At Uber, quality is not just a final check before deployment; it is a core pillar of the global infrastructure. A QA Engineer (often aligned with Software Engineers in Test or Backend Quality Engineers) is responsible for ensuring that the systems powering millions of rides, deliveries, and merchant interactions daily are seamless, highly available, and accurate. Because Uber operates at an unprecedented global scale, even a minor data discrepancy or system latency can disrupt operations for thousands of drivers, merchants, and riders.
In this role, you will focus on building robust automation frameworks, validating complex data pipelines, and maintaining high standards of reliability for backend ecosystems. For example, within the Catalog Quality and merchant teams, your work directly impacts how millions of products are represented, priced, and processed globally. You will design scalable validation systems that prevent bad metadata from entering the platform, ensuring that every user interaction is backed by trusted, real-time data.
This position requires a unique blend of backend software engineering, data modeling, and systemic quality design. You will not simply be writing test cases; you will be designing distributed testing platforms, partnering with cross-functional teams, and driving technical excellence across the engineering organization. It is a highly collaborative and high-impact role where your technical decisions directly safeguard Uber's global brand.
