Senior Backend Engineer, eBay
$190.4-254.2k
Leading online marketplace
Be an early applicant
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$190.4-254.2k
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 or 10 years of relevant experience
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills -- but of course
- Thorough understanding of software development processes and best practices, modern DevOps principles and continuous delivery
- Proven experience in building large, reliable, scalable distributed systems
- Strong experience with modern programming languages. Java is a must (experience (or at least interest) with Scala is a big plus)
- Strong experience with core web technologies
- Proven experience in architecting scalable backend systems
- Hands on experience with GraphQL is a big plus
- Past experience with live commerce is a big plus
- Experience with web (javascript/nodejs) and/or native (Android, iOS) is a plus
What the job involves
- You will be a member of our core engineering team, focused on developing a variety of services and experiences for both buyer and seller experiences of eBay Live
- Collaborate closely with peers, product managers, business analysts and operations teams to develop innovative solutions that meet functional and non-functional standards and expectations. We greatly value ownership and initiative, and follow core agile principles, without the dogma
- Work across multiple eBay domains
- Be involved in the entire development process -- from design to release, actively participate in code and ADR reviews and help the team build the forward-looking, modern platform
- Triage and debug production issues
- Mentor junior team members
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, 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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