Software Engineer, eBay
AI Platform
Leading online marketplace
Open for applications
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize systems and applications in our Machine Learning (ML) platform
- We want the highest levels of technical talent and programming skills, as well as a keen desire to deeply understand our products and services to push our technology forward
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 4+ years of software development and architecture experience, with at least 2 years focused on machine learning platforms
- Expertise in designing and building ML platforms, including model training pipelines and inference services
- Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala, and experience with frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch
- Familiarity with containerization/orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Kafka)
- Experience with MLOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tools like MLflow or Kubeflow; familiarity with Ray.io is a plus
What the job involves
- You’ll work alongside the most creative engineering talent in the industry around the world
- As an AI Platform Software Engineer, you will work closely with engineering teams, data scientists, and business partners to develop systems that support high-performance model training, deployment, and monitoring
- Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure systems for the machine learning platform, supporting diverse use cases such as large-scale training and real-time inference
- Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies and frameworks to enhance platform capabilities and optimize performance and cost efficiency
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, software engineers, and data scientists, to align platform development with business needs
- Identify bottlenecks and optimize the use of GPUs for large-scale data processing and high-throughput model serving
- Define and implement automated ML workflows, including data preprocessing, model training, hyper parameter tuning, deployment, and monitoring
- Ensure adherence to enterprise-level governance, compliance, and security standards
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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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, 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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