Staff Design Technologist, eBay
$156-245.3k
Salary applicable for candidates based in California, Washington, or New York, other locations may vary
Leading online marketplace
Be an early applicant
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$156-245.3k
Salary applicable for candidates based in California, Washington, or New York, other locations may vary
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- We're seeking a self-directed individual passionate about creating immersive experiences with the expertise to bring them to life
- 8+ years of experience in front-end or full-stack development, UI engineering, design technology, or similar roles
- Proficiency in modern web development technologies such as JavaScript (ES6), TypeScript, and various JS frameworks and tools
- Hands-on experience in building Figma plugins and using the Figma API
- Demonstrated expertise in working with and constructing APIs, including REST and GraphQL
- Familiarity with animation tools and libraries such as Three.js, WebGL, GSAP, Lottie, and Rive
- Working knowledge of Git/Github and proficiency in common Git workflows
- Proficiency in setting up and managing production deployment pipelines, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes and related tools and practices
- Proficiency in leading design tools like Figma, Creative Cloud, etc
Desirable
- Experience in native development, especially Swift/SwiftUI, or Android Compose
What the job involves
- In this role, you’ll advocate for Design Technology, fostering relationships with Design, Engineering and Business partners to ensure our product consistently exceeds an ever-higher bar of quality and innovation
- Support eBay Design's mission to reimagine the company's future by delivering inspiring, world-class customer experiences
- Develop internal tools, applications and APIs to enhance design and engineering workflows
- Drive eBay's design objectives forward through a passion for coding and expertise in front-end development
- Play an active role in shaping the future of eBay's Design Technology team by fostering essential collaborations with design, engineering and product partners
- Engage in diverse projects spanning various technology stacks, supporting both web and native development teams
- Create custom tools, automations and APIs to streamline design and engineering workflows
- Collaborate closely with designers and product leads to translate concepts into sophisticated, interactive prototypes
- Actively participate in concept development and design iteration, using code to explore and validate new features and products
- Champion Design Technology at eBay by consistently delivering work that inspires and demonstrates its value
- Serve as a liaison between design and development, ensuring the integrity of design vision through meticulously crafted, production-ready code
Our take
Founded in 1995 as an online auction platform primarily catering to collectibles, eBay quickly emerged as a pioneer in connecting buyers and sellers in the digital realm. This early success propelled eBay to become to globally recognized leader it is today.
In the present landscape, eBay competes with industry giants like Amazon within the C2C eCommerce sector. However, eBay distinguishes itself by fostering an environment where businesses can cultivate and promote their brands on the platform, offering a tailored, community-driven experience for both sellers and buyers. By championing small businesses, eBay attracts sellers and socially conscious consumers, positioning itself in stark contrast to Amazon's corporate image.
The rising consumer interest in sustainability has presented economic opportunities for eBay, particularly as younger demographics gravitate toward purchasing pre-owned items. in response, eBay has directed its marketing efforts toward Gen Z customers and formed partnerships with cultural phenomena like Love Island, further solidifying its appeal among contemporary audiences.
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Insights
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back within 2 weeks
13% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive health and wellness program designed to meet your unique needs.
- We strive to provide programs that help support both mind and body, including quality healthcare insurance, wellness programs and preventative care.
- Stock Purchase Plans
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Stock Awards
- Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
- Credit Union Memberships
- Balancing work & life - eBay believes in providing you with the opportunity to be your best self in your professional and personal life. In addition to supporting flexible workstyles including hybrid and remote, eBay offers 4 weeks of paid sabbatical time for every 5 years of service
- Giving back to our community - We provide our employees around the globe with opportunities to have a positive impact on their local communities. Through the eBay Foundation, our company matches donations to eligible nonprofits up to $10,000 per employee per year. And our employee-led volunteer groups organize local giving and volunteering activities throughout the world
Company HQ
Greylands, San Jose, CA
Articles
Leadership
Jamie Iannone
(CEO, not founder)Studied at Princeton and Stanford University. Held executive roles at Walmart, Barnes & Noble, and The Children's Place, before becoming CEO of eBay in April 2020.
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