Senior Frontend Software Engineer, eBay
Ads
$114.8-176.6k
Office located in San Jose, CA
Leading online marketplace
Job no longer available
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$114.8-176.6k
Office located in San Jose, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- BS/BA in Computer Science or related field plus 5 years work experience or MS with 3 years of relevant experience
- JavaScript (ES6), HTML / CSS, CSS Preprocessor is a plus (Less or Sass)
- Unit test with mock (Jest or Jasmine preferred) , Automation testing is a plus
- NodeJS (Express desired), Knowing ReactJS and Redux is a plus
- Experience with Node.js, Javascript, Java, Scala, Oracle/NOSQL DBs
- Experience in building large scale Web Services and Backend Applications using Java/J2EE, RESTful Web Services, HTTP and JSON technologies
- Knowledge of core CS concepts such as common data structures and algorithms
- Full stack experience developing in Scala/Python and working with Hadoop and related tools is a plus
- Code samples from private GitHub repos, side projects, and open source project contributions is a plus
What the job involves
- As a Frontend Engineer, you will work closely with designers, product managers and other engineers (frontend, backend, machine learning, quality) to revolutionize the advertising space for eBay and beyond
- You will also work on backend related projects ~30% of the time
- Design new experiences for eBay sellers and advertisers to promote their products, manage their advertising campaigns, and improve their sales
- Build highly available, scalable user facing applications and RESTful Public APIs
- Develop systems using Node.js, Java & Scala
- Learn new external and internal technologies as the need/opportunity arises
- Operate within our internal open source community where we share a variety of projects and codebases
- Build, test, and deploy your code in a continuous manner
- Execute as part of a cross-functional Agile team that rapidly delivers iterative value to customers
- Contribute to technical conversations and debates, and decide upon approaches and tools to utilize
- Lead by example and share knowledge with the team
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.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
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
Leadership
Jamie Iannone
(CEO)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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