Software Development Manager, eBay

$149.2-234.8k

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units

Expert 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

$149.2-234.8k

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units

Expert 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

The ideal candidate will possess a good balance of technology and people management skills; leads with empathy; has a keen desire to deeply understand our products and services to push our technology forward with respect to functionality, performance, reliability, and scalability
Experience leading or managing a small to medium-sized team of developers
Experience in building large scale distributed systems with high availability, scalability and resilience
Experience applying machine learning in a user facing environment like personalization, ranking, or recommendations is a plus
Proven results-oriented person with a focus on delivery in a high-velocity environment
Great communication skills. Needs to articulate thoughts and proposals clearly
Experienced working in Agile teams
Ability to grasp new areas; and adapt to changes
Familiarity with eCommerce is a plus
10 years of work experience and 3+ years of leading or managing a team

What the job involves

Lead a talented full-stack team of backend, and frontend engineers
Mentor and guide the development of your team members in a tailored empathetic manner suited for each individual
Build collaborative and inclusive teams
Own your teams deliverables and ship high quality, maintainable software
Build and maintain a healthy prioritized backlog in alignment with the team goals
Collaborate with product managers, business units, analytics to brainstorm and build the next generation of our product and scale it
Layout technical vision for the team
Push the bar to solve complex technical challenges of scale and performance
Maintain a balance between short term and long term goals while shipping high impact products quickly
Partner effectively and influence peers and senior leadership both within the organization and across eBay

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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