Uber is seeking a Product Developer to lead the development of our charging and maintenance infrastructure for autonomous vehicles, focusing on site acquisition for fast charging stations and maintenance depots in core city centers across the Central US region.
Requirements
- 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.
- Familiarity with charging infrastructure, EV policy, utilities, or autonomous vehicle technologies.
- Experience managing 20+ concurrent projects with complex stakeholders.
- Prior exposure to site development for mobility or transportation infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Anticipate risks and proactively resolve challenges that could impact project timelines or costs.
Other
- Ability to travel frequently (up to 50% within the Central US region).
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Experience working cross-functionally in a large, complex organization.
- 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.
