Software Engineer, eBay
T24
$142.4-190.1k
Office located in San Jose, CA
Leading online marketplace
Be an early applicant
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$142.4-190.1k
Office located in San Jose, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science or an equivalent professional experience
- 3+ years of software design and development experience, tackling non-trivial problems in backend services and / or data pipelines
- Experience in designing and developing distributed systems
- Expertise and hands-on experience in Java/J2EE, Data Structures, XML, REST, JSON, and Internet Protocols
- Proficiency in a programming language such as Java and Scala, with a strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and a solid understanding of multithreading, synchronization, and concurrent programming. A deep architectural understanding of system design and the ability to complete projects with minimal direction
- Solid knowledge and experience with relational databases and/or NoSQL data technologies, ElasticSearch, and related toolsets
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to influence a cross-functional and geographically diverse team to deliver results. Excellent time management skills and the ability to work on concurrent assignments with different priorities
- Experience driving architecture discussions, producing well-documented design documents, participating in design and code reviews, and contributing to the coding and unit testing of fault-tolerant applications
What the job involves
- The eBay Developer Ecosystem organization is on the lookout for dedicated individuals to join our team
- We are seeking talented developers to design and develop innovative, high-performance, scalable, and easy-to-integrate public APIs
- These APIs will empower third-party developers to build applications and expand their businesses globally
- In this role, you will contribute at the very core of building new APIs that delight external developers, design and develop a solid platform for exposing millions of eBay listings to enable affiliate partnerships that bring buyers through off-eBay channels
- You will have an opportunity to explore, learn new technologies, innovate and build AI powered tools, creatively design solutions to handle large volumes of data, interact with highly motivated individuals
- We expect someone with proven computer science fundamentals, a strong drive for results, thrives on continuous innovation, dreams big, self-starts, learns fast, gets things done while having fun
- Design and develop public APIs, adhering to industry best practices and internal standards
- Own major projects and features from the design phase through coding, testing, deployment, and support
- Build platforms and frameworks to improve development efficiency, and proactively monitor and alert to identify issues before they reach customers
- Estimate engineering effort, plan implementations, and roll out system changes
- Identify project technical risks, make recommendations for mitigation, and maintain detailed documentation
- Provide data-driven guidance to Product and other engineering leads on roadmap items
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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