Why did you choose to relocate?
Ian Stewart, Staff Software Engineer, Frontend (Payments), relocated from the US to Hyderabad
“My decision to move to India was driven by both professional and personal aspirations. Professionally, I chose Uber because of its world-class engineering culture and its mission to make life better for people around the world. On a personal level, moving to India was a dream come true.”
Amit Kumar Rai, Staff Software Engineer, Search Storage and Platform Team, relocated from Seattle to Bangalore
“What drew me to Uber was the chance to work on hard engineering problems alongside a strong team. I was looking for a place where I could keep learning while contributing to systems that operate at real scale.”
Kohei Miyake, Senior Account Manager, SMB Hero, relocated from the US to Japan
“I decided to move to Japan because I was at a point where I wanted to think more intentionally about my mid- to long-term future and explore broader career opportunities. Uber felt like a great opportunity because it offered exactly what I was looking for, a new experience, room to grow, and the chance to challenge myself in a dynamic environment.”
For many employees, the move started with opportunity. Some were drawn to the scale of the work. Some wanted to return closer to home. Others were ready for a fresh challenge in a place that matched both their ambition and their life outside work.
How was the relocation experience?
Ian Stewart
“My relocation and transition to Uber were exceptionally positive experiences. One of the highlights was the recruitment and interview process, which was smooth, well organized, and highly professional.”
Amit Kumar Rai
“My experience so far has been genuinely positive. What has stood out most is how welcoming and collaborative the teams are. People are generous with their time, open in design discussions, and thoughtful about the trade-offs they make.”
Kohei Miyake
“In general, relocating, especially from one country to another, is very stressful. I cannot thank Uber enough for the support it provided. The relocation support made a tremendous difference and helped me through several unexpected situations. Uber also offered tax consultation support, which was extremely helpful.”
Santosh Kumar Panda, Staff Software Engineer, Data, relocated from the US to Hyderabad
“It’s been a great match. Uber has an AI-first mindset backed by real investment. Beyond tooling, there’s a strong culture of helping you shape and pressure-test your ideas early.”
The common thread across these stories is simple. Relocation works best when people feel supported from the beginning, and when the move feels like part of a bigger career story, not a detour from it.
What has stood out most after the move?
Ian Stewart
“The interviews were challenging in the right way, thoughtfully designed and well calibrated for the role, while the interviewers were outstanding and genuinely represented Uber’s engineering excellence and culture.”
Amit Kumar Rai
“I often feel that working in a corporate environment means being asked to complete tasks rather than being given questions to solve. Uber gives us interesting questions to solve, and I believe that solving these questions creates value for society and local communities.”
Kohei Miyake
“The most fascinating part of being a member of the SMB team is that we are tackling a wicked problem, how might we efficiently approach and support more than 10,000 restaurant partners? Uber gives us interesting questions to solve.”
For these employees, the move was not just about changing locations. It was about stepping into teams where the work felt meaningful, the pace felt energizing, and the impact felt real.
What would you tell someone considering a similar move?
Ian Stewart
“What I would tell anyone in a similar position is that the opportunity matters more than the logistics. Focus on the scope, the people, and the problems. If those line up, everything else tends to follow.”
Kohei Miyake
“If possible, I recommend asking for a one on one with your hiring manager before making your final decision.”
Santosh Kumar Panda
“The opportunity matters more than the logistics.”
Relocation can feel like a big leap. At Uber, the goal is to make that leap feel supported, intentional, and worthwhile. For employees across APAC, that has meant a smoother move, stronger confidence, and a clearer path into the work they came here to do.
Why Uber?
For these employees, Uber stood out because it offered more than a role. It offered scope, momentum, and a place to do meaningful work while building a life in a new country.
Some were drawn to the scale of the work. Some were looking for a better quality of life. Some wanted international experience. Others were looking for the right moment to make a move that felt both practical and ambitious.
What they found was an experience that combined career growth with real support — and a team environment that helped make the transition feel less like a leap and more like a next step.
Relocation at Uber
At Uber, relocation is about more than moving someone from one place to another. It is about helping people land in the right role, in the right market, with the right support behind them.
Across APAC, that can mean returning closer to home, taking on engineering challenges at scale, or building a career in a city that opens new possibilities. However the move begins, the goal is the same: helping people start strong and grow with confidence.
