FAQs
What is the UberSTAR internship program?
The UberSTAR internship program is a paid student internship designed to promote equal opportunity, inclusion, and access in tech for women and underrepresented groups. It connects students interested in tech with full-time internship opportunities at Uber.
Who is eligible to apply for the internship?
The program is open to all first or second year students enrolled full-time at the University of Washington, regardless of race, gender, or ethnicity. Students transferring from a community college into a four-year program are also eligible.
What are the basic qualifications required for this internship?
Applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field at the University of Washington, have completed an introductory Computer Science course, be a first or second-year student at the time of application, and have basic programming experience in languages such as Go, Python, Ruby, Java, or C/C++.
Are there any preferred qualifications for the internship?
Preferred qualifications include proven software engineering experience, experience in building tools/infrastructure, a desire to achieve impactful results, a dedication to writing understandable, maintainable software, and a willingness to learn new languages and methodologies.
What kind of projects will interns work on?
Interns will work with their manager and mentor to drive exciting and previously unsolved projects from end to end, design, develop, and test software applications, and integrate software components into a fully functional software system.
What is the hourly pay for the internship?
The base hourly rate for this role is USD $46.00 per hour across all US locations including New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and Sunnyvale.
Will interns receive any benefits during the internship?
Yes, interns will be eligible for various benefits during the internship.
Is prior work experience necessary to apply for the internship?
While prior experience is not mandatory, having software engineering experience through internships, coding competitions, or publications is preferred.
How can I apply if I am not a student at the University of Washington?
If you are not currently pursuing a degree at the University of Washington, you can apply through a different application process specified in the job listing.
What is the application process for the UberSTAR internship?
Interested students should refer to the specific application instructions in the job posting to apply for the internship program.