Project Developer, Autonomous Vehicle Infrastructure

About the Role

Uber is seeking a Product Developer to lead the development of our charging and maintenance infrastructure for autonomous vehicles. This role will focus on site acquisition for fast charging stations and maintenance depots in core city centers across the Central US region. From identifying and sourcing real estate opportunities to negotiating leases or purchase agreements and handing projects off to design and construction teams, the Product Developer will be responsible for driving projects from start to finish.

This is a cross-functional role that requires working closely with internal teams-including design, operations, legal, policy, and engineering-as well as external stakeholders such as landlords, utilities, city agencies, contractors, and AV Tech partners. The ideal candidate combines real estate, contract negotiation, and infrastructure development experience with strong organizational and communication skills.

What You'll Do

Develop and manage a pipeline of potential new charging and depot sites in alignment with Uber's strategy.

Conduct and refine comprehensive site due diligence, including zoning, utility access, permitting, and financial feasibility.

Lead contract negotiations with landlords, property owners, and public/private partners.

Partner with attorneys to draft, negotiate, and execute site agreements (lease or purchase).

Coordinate with design and engineering teams to evaluate installation costs, optimize layouts, and manage project hand-off.

Accurately forecast milestones and maintain documentation of project progress.

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Anticipate risks and proactively resolve challenges that could impact project timelines or costs.

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of experience in real estate development, infrastructure deployment, project management, or related fields.

Proven track record in site acquisition, contract negotiation, and lease/purchase agreements.

Strong understanding of permitting, utility planning, and real estate development processes.

Experience managing 20+ concurrent projects with complex stakeholders.

Excellent communication skills; able to engage confidently with executives, landlords, utility partners, city officials, and contractors.

Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work autonomously in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Ability to travel frequently (up to 50% within the Central US region).

Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with charging infrastructure, EV policy, utilities, or autonomous vehicle technologies.

Experience working cross-functionally in a large, complex organization.

Prior exposure to site development for mobility or transportation infrastructure.

For Chicago, IL-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$146,000 per year - USD$162,000 per year.

For Minneapolis, MN-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$130,000 per year - USD$144,000 per year.

For Nashville, TN-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$130,000 per year - USD$144,000 per year.

For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://jobs.uber.com/en/benefits.

Uber's mission is to reimagine the way the world moves for the better. Here, bold ideas create real-world impact, challenges drive growth, and speed fuels progress. What moves us, moves the world - let's move it forward, together.

Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.