Identity Software Engineer, eBay
Senior Member of Technical Staff
$168.4-262.9k
Office located in San Jose, CA
Leading online marketplace
Job no longer available
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$168.4-262.9k
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
- The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of building large scale applications, low latency API’s, data pipelines, and a high focus on capability-oriented architecture
- Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience, (or) a MS in Computer Science and 10+ years of software design experience
- Must have expertise in Java and Python with a deep knowledge of its ecosystems and frameworks. Knowledge in React Native and its core principles is a plus
- Experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Cognito, EKS, Open Search, DynamoDB, Lambda, Kinesis, and CloudFormation
- In-depth knowledge of IAM frameworks such as OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect, x509 client authentication, user management, SSO, two-factor authentication methods (e.g., TOTP, FIDO2 Passkeys), etc
- Proficient in microservices, event driven architecture and container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker)
- Design & Implemented CI/CD pipelines using AWS native services(CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, CodeCommit)
- Knowledge of networking, security, and database design
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication
- Developed and drove adoption of technical patterns that significantly improved engineering practices across the organization
- Strong sense of ownership, accept differences and disagreement to get things done and move forward
- Deeply care about growing others, great at mentoring and coaching
What the job involves
- EBay's Identity engineering team is looking for an outstanding Software Architect to work with us as we redefine the face of eBay
- You’ll be working with a world class team of engineers, designers, product managers, and analysts to create great products that make a difference on one of the world’s most trafficked and beloved website
- As the lead engineer you will be actively participating in all aspects of the software lifecycle : design, development, testing and experimentation
- Design and architect scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems
- Become domain expert in several areas of Customer Identity Access Management (CIAM) including onboarding, authentication, security and user life cycle
- Lead the development and optimization of our core applications, ensuring high-quality standards are maintained
- Work closely with cross-functional partners to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions
- Ensure security best practices are coordinated into our development and deployment processes
- Stay ascertain of new technologies, industry standards, services, Python/Java development, and architectural standard methodologies
- Lead by example, giving high-quality code reviews, and encouraging a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
- Follow regulations related to IAM (such as PSD2/Strong Customer Authentication) and actively participate in standardization bodies (such as FIDO Alliance, IETF, OpenID Foundation)
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)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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