Data-focused positions also feature prominently. Data Scientists earn between 125,950 and 199,400, depending on seniority, while applied and staff scientists are paid up to 250,000.
In a clear signal of its ambitions beyond ride-hailing, Uber Technologies Inc. has sharply increased its recruitment of overseas professionals through the H-1B visa route, according to data from the US Department of Labor. In the first six months of 2025, Uber filed applications for just under 500 H-1B workers, up from around 350 during the same period in 2024, said a FE article.
The move underscores Uber’s strategy to invest in specialised talent across engineering, data science, and product management as it pushes towards becoming what chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi recently described to Business Insider as a “super app,” uniting ride-hailing, food delivery, and advanced technologies under one platform. “Our future rests not just on drivers and delivery partners, but on engineers and scientists who will power Uber’s next decade,” Khosrowshahi said.
High Salaries for Top Tech Roles
The filings reveal Uber’s generous salary structures. At the upper end, Computer and Information Systems Managers and Senior Directors of Engineering are paid up to $360,000 annually. Senior engineering managers command between $230,800 and $299,700, while Staff Software Engineers earn between $225,200 and $266,400, reported a FE article. .
Data-focused positions also feature prominently. Data Scientists earn between $125,950 and $199,400, depending on seniority, while applied and staff scientists are paid up to $250,000. Product Managers receive as much as $197,000, reflecting the emphasis on scaling innovation.
Uber Roles and Salary Ranges (2025 H-1B Filings)
- Computer and Information Systems Manager – up to $360,000
Competition for Skilled Workers
Industry analysts note that Uber’s packages place it in the upper tier of Silicon Valley compensation, allowing it to compete for talent against larger rivals. “By offering salaries that exceed industry averages, Uber is positioning itself to attract and retain the specialists needed to support its evolution,” said a senior analyst at the Global Tech Research Centre.
At present, Uber has nearly 800 job vacancies listed on its website, concentrated in engineering, operations, and sales roles. Many require advanced technical expertise, highlighting the importance of the H-1B programme in filling critical skill gaps.
Strategic Direction
The ramp-up in hiring comes at a time when Uber is balancing financial discipline with ambitious growth plans. Investment in artificial intelligence, logistics optimisation, and self-driving technology reflects its pivot towards a future in which core revenue is supplemented by tech-led innovation.
With rising visa applications, hundreds of vacancies, and pay packages topping $350,000, Uber’s strategy signals that its path to becoming a super app will be powered as much by software engineers and data scientists as by its drivers.