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Uber's India Expansion: 9,600 Jobs, AI Hub
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Ubers Indian Expansion: A Global Engineering Powerhouse
Uber is making significant strides in India, unveiling two massive engineering campuses in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, set to accommodate around 9,600 employees by 2027. The company is also collaborating with the Adani Group to establish its first data center in the country, aiming to bolster product development and operations.
This expansion is a strategic move to bolster Ubers global AI and automation efforts, as the company currently employs around 3,500 people in India and is actively hiring for roles in generative AI, machine learning, self-driving tech, and backend development.
Despite challenges in the ride-hailing sector, such as intense competition, driver shortages, and rival companies like Rapido, Uber is focusing on Indias talent pool and infrastructure to position itself as a global engineering powerhouse in the face of growing AI demand.
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