Software Engineer, eBay
Member of Technical Staff
$225.2-262.9k
More information about location
Office located in San Jose, CA
Leading online marketplace
Job no longer available
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$225.2-262.9k
More information about location
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
- Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field plus three years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation
- Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering or a closely related field plus five years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation
- Experience designing and developing large-scale software applications using Object-Oriented Design and Java (2 years)
- 2. Experience writing scripts and designing tooling and automation using Python (2 years)
- 3. Experience using server-side Java frameworks including Spring and Spring Boot (2 years)
- 4. Experience using Distributed backend systems for storage and retrieval of data, and experience with database technologies including SQL and NoSQL databases (2 years)
- 5. Experience launching features based on A/B testing framework, and writing production ready code for customer facing features (2 years)
- 6. Experience building backend application using graphQL framework (2 years)
- 7. Experience productionizing and developing in containers like Kubernetes (2 years)
- 8. Experience working with Front End Engineers and using design tools (Figma or Lucidchart) and JavaScript to establish contracts or prototypes for features (2 years)
- 9. Experience with data structures and algorithms, software design patterns, and agile methodology (2 years)
- 10. Experience using day to day software engineering skills including Linux, Git, Docker, Postman and RESTful API services (2 years)
What the job involves
- Design, develop and deploy product based search experience incorporating software engineering best practices to enhance eBay’s buying experience and test complex software features
- Identify and fix performance, scalability, and other software live issues in a very time-critical environment
- Ensure code quality and maintainability by evolving architecture and tech stack, refactoring, standards and improving build and test systems
- Estimate engineering efforts, plan execution cycles, and rollout system changes
- Utilize experience with automation testing frameworks and web development technologies
- Build and support complex web services and experience services stack
- Write client-side code for web based applications and develop new prototypes quickly
- Work closely with eBay’s Product, Science, Ranking, Front End, and Design teams to customize the user experience for eBay search
- Develop and implement the next generation search products that are fast, scalable, secure, and easy to use
- Partial telecommuting permitted from within a commutable distance
- 40 hours per week; M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
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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