Uber · 1 month ago
2026 PhD Software Engineer Intern (Kafka), United States
US-CA-Sunnyvale
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$67/hr - $67/hr
Start in 2026 SummerUber is seeking PhD candidates to intern on the Kafka team during summer 2026. The intern will work closely with engineers and product managers on ambitious projects within the Kafka ecosystem, focusing on improving messaging services.
LogisticsMobile AppsRide SharingSoftwareTransportation
Responsibilities
Drive exciting, ambitious, previously unsolved projects from end to end
Make data-driven decisions, with exceptional execution
Be motivated to own projects and push them forward with independence
Work on the internals of Kafka and build features that will help serve our users better
Build services that are part of the Kafka Ecosystem
Most importantly, have a passion to make Uber better for our customers
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program studying distributed systems, machine learning or a related engineering field
Candidates must have at least one semester/quarter of their education left following the internship
Preferred
Solid understanding of Java for backend / systems software development
Knowledge of the underlying technical foundations of distributed systems
Experience with open source streaming technologies, e.g., Kafka and Flink
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business partners
Research mentality with a bias towards action to structure a project from idea to experimentation to prototype to implementation
Benefits
You will also be eligible for various benefits.
Company
Uber
Uber develops, markets, and operates a ride-sharing mobile application that allows consumers to submit a trip request.
Founded in 2009
10001+ employees
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