Software Engineering Manager, eBay
$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
- If you’re passionate about building high-performing teams, driving execution and continuously re-inventing how things are done in a better way, then this role is for you
- Experience in driving execution and acting as a lead in high-velocity environments
- Strong communication skills to articulate ideas and proposals effectively
- Expertise in building large-scale distributed systems with a focus on high availability, scalability, and resilience
- Experience with Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and other relevant streaming technologies
- Proficiency in Java, Scala, Python, or similar languages
- Familiarity with data platforms and experimentation is a plus
- A dedication to excellence, demonstrated through 8-10 years of professional experience, including 2+ years as a technical team lead
What the job involves
- Join eBay’s Cloud Data Technologies (CDT) team, responsible for managing the entire data lifecycle—from ingestion to consumption—for eBay’s onsite and analytics use cases
- As a Software Engineering Tech Lead, you will lead a talented engineering team building large scale distributed systems focused on developing experimentation and streaming data platform capabilities
- You’ll play a crucial role in improving platform functionality, performance, reliability, and scalability
- This position demands strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across multiple domains and teams, across different time zones
- Lead and drive execution of cross-geo engineering team building experimentation and data platforms
- Provide mentorship and guidance, encouraging the professional growth of team members
- Cultivate collaborative and transparent ways of working to deliver high-quality software
- Take ownership of team deliverables, drive execution and manage expectations
- Manage and prioritize the backlog, aligning with team goals to improve impact
- Collaborate multi-functionally with product managers and business units to innovate and scale next-generation products
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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