Staff Front End Software Engineer, eBay
Leading online marketplace
Open for applications
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- Prefer BS/MS degree with strong foundation in computer science, particularly in data structures and algorithms
- 7+ years of experience in architecting, designing, and developing high-volume, highly interactive web applications that are compatible across various browsers and device types
- Advanced expertise in HTML5, CSS3 (using preprocessors like LESS or SASS), Content Delivery Networks (CDN), and sophisticated JavaScript/TypeScript development and proficient in Ajax and web template technologies, with expert-level skills in server-side Node.js web application development
- Knowledge of automation testing tools and experience in writing automation tests to cover unit, component, and UI visual tests
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Experience in non-functional skills like Security, Load and Performance Tests, Accessibility, Site Speed optimization, Cross-browser /Cross-platform UX Design
- Familiarity with GraphQL and REST services for API integration and any previous software engineering experience in the e-commerce industry is a plus!
What the job involves
- We are the Selling Engineering Team
- We are seeking a hard-working, creative and passionate Staff Front End Software Engineer to architect, design, and develop innovative, highly performant, and highly available software in the form of cross-browser web UI applications with rich interactions and developing server-side Node.js applications to integrate with web services and applications across various device form factors
- These applications help business sellers worldwide to onboard, manage, and grow their businesses on eBay's global marketplace, you will contribute at the very core of eBay’s selling experience, to deliver an engaging selling experience for more than 25 million sellers across 22 nations, who collectively generate billions of dollars in revenue quarterly
- Collaborate with engineers, UX designers, and product managers in an agile environment to design, develop, test, and support high-quality, high-performance, visually appealing, and interaction-rich front-end products across all phases of the development cycle, ensuring compatibility across browsers and operating systems
- Develop and maintain web applications using JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS, web UX component template language, web assembly, and Node.js. craft and develop adaptable layouts, ensuring cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility and performance
- Build rich web applications by using browser local IndexedDB and web workers and design and implement shareable UX components, libraries, tools, and processes to improve team development agility
- Estimate engineering effort, plan implementation, and roll out system changes and identify project technical risks and recommend mitigation strategies, ability to implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and Git
- Integrate with backend APIs, focusing on performance tuning for both browser and Node.js virtual machines
- Write and maintain automated tests using tools such as Playwright, Percy, or other testing frameworks and ensure code quality by writing well-structured, maintainable, and efficient code, incorporating CSS and JavaScript standard processes, address accessibility issues and ensure compliance with web accessibility standards, being familiar with web accessibility testing and tools
- Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all
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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