Senior Engineering Manager, eBay
$152.4-280.9k
Salary dependent on location
Leading online marketplace
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Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$152.4-280.9k
Salary dependent on location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
- Over 15 years of comprehensive software engineering experience with robust foundational knowledge in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), SOLID principles, and multithreaded systems
- Demonstrated expertise in designing and building distributed systems, with a deep understanding of transactional consistency, durability, and availability trade-offs
- Proficiency in scalable API design, including both REST and GraphQL, aligning with the latest industry standards
- Proven experience in managing and mentoring engineers, facilitating team growth, and resolving conflicts with empathy and clarity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ensuring technical details are distilled into actionable direction within a fast-paced environment
What the job involves
- Our team is at the forefront of Federated GraphQL adoption within eBay, setting the standard for API development and tooling that drive product excellence
- Joining this team means contributing to projects that significantly impact eBay’s success while encouraging a workplace culture rooted in collaboration and continuous learning
- As a Senior Software Development Manager, you will oversee a team of 5-8 engineers, guiding them through design and development while actively participating in coding to support the team’s goals
- This position plays a vital role in aligning technical solutions with strategic objectives, ensuring scalable and high-quality deliverables
- Manage a team in the development and widespread adoption of the Federated GraphQL platform, driving strategic API enhancements that promote technological evolution and operational efficiency
- Remain active in design and development across a diverse technology stack, including Java/Kotlin, Node.js, and GraphQL, to cultivate excellence in software engineering practices
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering an environment where technical curiosity and shared ownership are prioritized
- Influence architectural decisions that ensure the delivery of scalable, high-quality API and developer tooling, aligning them with company goals
- Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure strategic alignment and adoption of best practices for implementation
- Translate complex, loosely defined requirements into clear, actionable deliverables, enabling the team’s success and product velocity
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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