Senior Software Engineer, eBay
Leading online marketplace
Job no longer available
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- BA/BS or MS in Computer Science or related field plus 5 + years proven track record crafting & developing highly scalable distributed platforms and services and internet scale web applications
- Proficiency in Java and/OR Scala, distributed systems, cloud-related knowledge
- Experience with Java/J2EE, SOAP, SOA Services, Design Patterns, OOA/D , Data Structures, XML, REST, JSON, and Internet Protocols
- Must have a solid knowledge and experiences of relational database (oracle) and/or noSQL data technologies (Mongo, Cassandra, Couchbase), ElasticSearch and related toolset
- Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures and algorithms along with up-to-date knowledge in advancement in Web technologies and drive innovation
What the job involves
- We are seeking a Software Engineer who is passionate about utilizing the latest technologies to bring our business forward
- In this role, you will work alongside the best and the brightest engineering talent in the industry
- As a core participant of your team, you'll estimate engineering efforts, prioritize projects, plan implementations, and triage production issues
- You need to be dynamic, collaborative, and curious as we build new experiences, improve existing products, and develop distributed systems powering the world's largest e-commerce websites at a scale few companies can match
- Build highly available, scalable user facing applications and RESTful /GraphQL APIs
- Building web technologies and services (e.g. Java/NodeJS/C++, etc.) along with browser technologies (Marko, React, Javascript, HTML, etc.)
- Develop technical & domain expertise and apply to solving product challenges
- Estimate engineering effort, plan implementation, and rollout system changes. Identify project technical risks and make recommendations to mitigate
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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