Senior Software Engineer, eBay
Leading online marketplace
Posted today
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Posted today
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- BS in Computer Science or related area with 5 years of relevant work experience
- Experience leading an agile engineering team (working in a ML/AI technology environment is a bonus)
- Experience with using cloud services (GCP), big data pipelines (Hadoop, Spark) and databases (key-value stores)
- Experience in production engineering practices and software development in an OO language (Scala, Java, etc.) and high volume traffic webapp development in an industrial setting
- Experience with building personalized recommender systems or other forms of personalization technology is a bonus
- Generalist with a can do attitude and willingness to learn/pick up new skill sets as needed
What the job involves
- We are building cutting edge recommender systems powered by the latest ML/AI technologies! Additionally, we are building production integrations with Google GCP Vertex AI platforms to supercharge our item recommendation algorithms.
- We are looking for a top-tier engineer who can supercharge our engineering tech stack, with the business goal of enabling personalized discovery of eBay unique inventory, both for eBay enthusiasts as well as first time visitors
- Deploy big data technology and large scale data pipelines, including billions of items and millions of users
- Contribute to system to personalize live commerce on the eBay platform
- Influence how people will interact with eBay’s recommender systems in the future, and how recommender systems technology will evolve
- Develop and deploy innovative AI models to production which have direct measurable impact on eBay buyers, working with a global team of applied researchers, product managers, and engineers
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, 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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