Senior Machine Learning Software Engineer, eBay
3 days a week in office
Leading online marketplace
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Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
3 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with 5+ years of experience, OR Master’s degree in Computer Science with 4+ years of relevant software development experience
- Strong hands on Machine Leaning experience, AI/ML/Gen AI, proven experience in building and running AI/ML/GenAI models in production environments
- Outstanding programming skills in Java, Scala, and Python, with hands-on experience in frameworks like PyTorch and TensorFlow
- Proven experience with APIs and Distributed Systems, building and consuming horizontally scalable RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and distributed systems
- Hands-on experience with technologies like Spark, Flink, and Kafka with practical experience in their use
- Strong understanding of SQL, NoSQL, and sophisticated data modeling techniques
What the job involves
- The Compliance Engineering team at eBay is focused on prohibited, restricted, and counterfeit compliance detection is dedicated to ensuring that eBay’s marketplace adheres to all relevant regulations and internal policies
- The team develops and maintain advanced, AI-driven tools and scalable backend systems that automatically identify and assess items listed on the platform
- By applying sophisticated data models, machine learning algorithms, and rules-based engines, they detect products that may be illegal, harmful, non-compliant with trade regulations, or counterfeit
- Overall, this Compliance Engineering team plays a crucial role in maintaining trust in eBay’s platform, safeguarding customers, and upholding the company’s dedication to a fair, safe, and legally compliant marketplace
- Build large-scale applications, low-latency APIs, data pipelines, and foundational architectures to support eBay’s business operations and customer experiences
- Design and implement highly configurable, metadata-driven platforms to enable seamless ingestion of attributes, rules, models, policies, and derived aggregates
- Develop machine learning models and Gen AI tools to generate insights and improve customer experiences across eBay
- Partner with architects, business leaders, and industry experts to devise strategies and scalable solutions
- Be responsible for the entire software lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and experimentation
- Mentor and lead junior team members by setting examples and guiding them toward success
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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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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