Senior Software Engineer, eBay
Backend
Leading online marketplace
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Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
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1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking an exceptional senior engineer to join our Seller Guidance Team at eBay Advertising
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. (Advanced degrees are preferred.) 6+ years of experience in software design and development
- 6+ years of proven experience in software development using Java, Scala, RESTful Web Services, along with expertise in software development methodologies and best practices
- 6+ years of experience developing data driven applications using industry standards RDBMS, NoSQL
- Proficiency in building scalable, high-performance software systems, ensuring reliability, fault tolerance, and efficient resource utilization
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges and provide innovative solutions
- Track record of technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and driving engineering excellence cross-functionally throughout an organization
What the job involves
- As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative solutions that address real-world advertising challenges
- Our team is dedicated to using powerful technology to create scalable, reliable, and high-performance advertising solutions that drive revenue growth for our customers
- In this role you will work in close partnership with a dynamic team of product managers, architects, and engineers who specialize in frontend, backend, and machine learning
- Together, you will create highly scalable distributed platforms and tools that will drive innovation and push the boundaries of what is possible in advertising technology
- Craft, conceptualize and implement distributed systems that are highly scalable, resilient, and deliver high performance
- Work together in an Agile environment closely with architects, product management, engineering, and applied research to create novel solutions that are in line with development objectives and principles
- Develop high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code adhering to best practices and software engineering principles
- Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers to promote engineering best practices and maintain a high standard of code quality
- Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting mechanisms to ensure the health, performance, and security of software systems in production
- Oversee engineering support, releases, and on-call responsibilities for a continuously operational 24x7 website
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in software engineering domains, and proactively apply them to improve the team's capabilities and solutions
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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Insights
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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
Articles
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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