Staff Backend Engineer, eBay
MTS 2
$190.4-254.2k
Leading online marketplace
Open for applications
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$190.4-254.2k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- Proficiency in Java development, with a keen interest or experience in Scala
- Expertise with Flink and Spark to build high performing data processing solutions
- Strong coding skills, with a passion for exploring diverse technologies to solve problems effectively
- A product-focused mindset, understanding the broader impact of technical decisions on user experience and business outcomes
- Excellent communication skills, facilitating collaboration within the team and across departments
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive work culture, valuing diverse perspectives and ideas
What the job involves
- Join the growing eBay's Live Team as a backend Software Engineer, where you'll be decisive at reducing the seller friction on our nascent platform.
- Our lively team is dedicated to crafting impactful projects that prioritize quality and efficiency, all within a supportive work/life balanced culture. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to shape and build technical solutions end to end while collaborating closely with our product managers
- Drive the development of product features from conception to deployment, ensuring efficiency and quality
- Collaborate closely with product managers to refine features, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs
- Engage in cross-functional collaboration, contributing to team success and eBay Live overall objectives
- Pursue continuous learning and growth opportunities, staying adaptable to new technologies and practices
- Foster an inclusive and innovative team environment, supporting diverse perspectives and ideas
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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