Developer Productivity Platform Engineer, eBay
$135.2-205.7k
Office located in San Jose, CA
Leading online marketplace
Be an early applicant
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$135.2-205.7k
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 will have a solid engineering proficiency, proven track record of solving critical engineering problems
- The candidate will be expected to have strong communication skills and to be capable of cross-group collaborations
- BS/Master’s Degree or Equivalent
- Strong experience with JVM languages (Java, Kotlin)
- Experience in building large, reliable, scalable distributed systems
- Experience with building event-driven applications
- Experience with designing and building RESTful APIs with Spring Boot
- Experience with at least one scripting language
- Prove experience in architecting backend systems
- Deep understanding of design patterns, and experience working in a layered architecture
- Knowledge of core CS concepts such as common data structures and algorithms
- Experience with modern DevOps principles and continuous delivery
- Experience and working knowledge with Kubernetes and Tekton is a plus
- Experience working with LLMs and ML Models is a plus
- Experience with building front-end applications using React or Angular is a plus
- Knowledge of DORA metrics, Flow Framework and Developer Productivity platform building experience is a plus
- A positive demeanor with a strong desire to succeed
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
What the job involves
- Delivery Engineering team is part of eBay's Core Technology (CT) organization and is responsible for the AI-infused eBay Developer Platform used by our engineering teams to build and deliver software
- The team is responsible for eBay's Continuous Delivery platform and various other AI-infused no-code/low-code platforms used on a daily basis by eBay’s engineers
- We are looking for a Developer Productivity Platform engineer who is passionate about building the next generation Continuous Delivery platform for eBay
- You will collaborate to invent, design and implement scalable, efficient and reliable solutions on the platform side
- Your work will help eBay's product teams test faster, more efficiently and release their changes to production faster and also help with a key company wide initiative called "The Velocity Initiative"
- Work closely w/ colleagues and customers in different functional groups and remote offices
- Identify problem areas in developer experience/productivity areas, write proposals for platform level solutions, align various stakeholders, design, build and deliver solutions end to end
- Identify project risks, quantify risk/benefit relationships and provide alternative solutions as well as risk mitigation
- Enjoy being on a team of motivated, collaborative, high-achievers
- Communicate optimally and clearly within your team and across teams
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
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
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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