Backend Software Engineer, eBay

$135.2-205.7k

This position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable)

MongoDB

Java

Kafka

Cassandra

Hadoop

Spark

Flink

Oracle

Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in San Jose, CA

Leading online marketplace

Job no longer available

Leading online marketplace

1001+ employees

B2CRetailLifestyleMarketplaceSustainabilityConsumer GoodseCommerce

Job no longer available

$135.2-205.7k

This position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable)

MongoDB

Java

Kafka

Cassandra

Hadoop

Spark

Flink

Oracle

Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in San Jose, CA

1001+ employees

B2CRetailLifestyleMarketplaceSustainabilityConsumer GoodseCommerce

Company mission

To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Proven track record of working on web-scale, distributed systems
Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with 6+ years of experience as a software engineer
Strong programming skills & deep understanding of data structures and algorithms (We use JAVA and related technologies)
Experience in developing strong, scalable and high availability web services (REST & SOAP)
Experience with technologies like Hadoop, Spark, Flink, Kafka ...etc is a plus
Experience with data modeling in Oracle or similar enterprise RDBMS and NoSQL (Key-Value/Document Oriented/ColumOriented) solutions like MongoDB/CouchBase/Cassandra ...etc
Understanding of design patterns, and experience working in a layered architecture
Deep technical understanding and strong opinion on all aspects for SDLC

What the job involves

In this role, you will work on building & improving Checkout & Shopping Cart APIs
You will own the entire lifecycle of the deliverable you are working on - from designing to coding to testing to release to monitoring
You will work with various teams across the company, across the globe, across many functions, such as UX, product management, platform engineering ...etc. You will have the freedom to suggest and drive initiatives
Be a self-starter to “own” the problems & solutions
Collaborate with dedicated and proficient peers to design solutions using your strong background in scalable distributed systems
Solve sophisticated technical challenges of scale and performance
Work in an agile environment with a focus on problem solving and engineering excellence. You are expected to assess business problems, design optimal solutions and drive implementation to meet the business expectations
Collaborate closely with Architects, Product Managers, Business Analysts, Quality Engineers, and Operations teams to develop innovative solutions that meet functional and non-functional standards and expectations
Evaluate the existing architecture, technical landscape and bring innovations to the table that emphasizes security, resilience and extensibility while being compatible to existing architecture

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

Glassdoor (4)

Trustpilot (1.2)

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)

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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