Software Engineer, eBay
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
- 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
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in web development, JAVA, Javascript, CSS, HTML5, SQL/NoSQL
- 4+ years of experience working on a high volume scalable, secure, fast, reliable, accessible we application
- 3+ years’ experience with microservices architecture, preferably REST
- Deep expertise in developing highly available, scalable and excellent performance systems
- Deep architectural understanding of system design and lead project to completion
- Must be able to do propose trade-offs between feature scope, schedule, resources and architectural flexibility!
- The individual should possess the ability to propel the team towards the engineering goals and vision of the company and take charge as a leader in achieving the same
- Proficiency in a programming language such as Java and / or JavaScript, strong foundation in data structures, algorithms and a strong understanding of multithreading, synchronization, concurrent programming
- Must have a solid knowledge and experiences of relational database (oracle) and / or noSQL data technologies (Mongo, Cansandra, Couchbase) and related toolset
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence across team boundaries to deliver results. Excellent time management skills and ability to work on concurrent assignments with different priorities
- Prior knowledge of ecommerce experience is a plus
What the job involves
- At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts
- Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet
- Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all
- The eBay Motors team is dedicated to providing a seamless and fulfilling shopping experience by offering a vast selection of vehicle parts, accessories, and tools, all at competitive prices with dependable customer service
- The eBay Motors category is a lively and diverse part of the e-commerce platform, focused on delivering a wide array of automotive products to consumers
- This category includes everything from essential car parts and cutting-edge accessories to specialized tools and maintenance supplies, catering to the needs of car enthusiasts and everyday drivers alike
- 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
- Responsible for a functional domain to design cross data center distributed, fault tolerant, highly available and performant web services and web applications by applying software architecture design, OOA/D skills in addition to exceptional analytical and problem solving skills
- Own major projects and features from design phase to coding, testing, deployment and support
- Estimate engineering effort; plan implementation, and rollout system changes. Identify project technical risks and make recommendations to mitigate
- Design and build a distributed system with high security, high transaction rate and high availability
- Collaborate with architects in defining the technical charter for eBay’s Zero Trust Architecture products
- Work with partners to clarify requirements and deliver business solutions
- Implement RESTFul APIs!
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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