Principal Software Engineer, eBay
Purchase
$132-222.1k
+ Target Bonus
Leading online marketplace
Be an early applicant
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$132-222.1k
+ Target Bonus
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- A relevant bachelor’s degree and 12 years of relevant industry, a relevant master's degree and nine years of relevant industry, or 16 years of practical experience
- 8+ years of object-oriented software development experience, with experience working with C# and .NET Core
- Significant experience in high volume production systems design with consideration for high availability, disaster recovery, performance, fault tolerance, and security
- Experience designing and developing microservices in an cloud-based architecture
- Expert knowledge of RDBMS technologies (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL stores (Redis, MongoDB, Elasticsearch)
- Expert knowledge of event/stream processing mechanisms, specifically Kafka but also AWS SNS/SQS, RabbitMQ, or AzureBus
- Expert knowledge of APM (Application Process Monitoring), particularly Scalyr/DataSet for logs and New Relic for dashboards & alerting
- Excellent verbal and written communication, leadership, and collaboration skills
What the job involves
- The Purchase team owns our seamless, reliable, and secure cart-to-checkout experience that delights our hobbyists, drives conversions, and supports our company’s growth
- As an experienced Principal Software Engineer, you will lead a team of engineers that focus on developing, upgrading, scaling and advancing our cart and purchasing capabilities
- Set architectural direction for the team and broader organization to evolve systems
- Lead TCGplayer in the migration from a monolithic architecture to domain-driven microservice architecture
- Develop code that meets requirements and aligns with standard processes, and conduct code reviews to provide expert guidance and ensure code is of the highest quality
- Create clear, comprehensive documentation and diagrams to further understanding and drive action
- Develop thorough technical requirements based on business needs via collaboration with product and engineering counterparts
- Apply deep technical domain knowledge of company systems and applications, which could cover applications, services, systems, or frameworks
- Participate in the Principal’s Guild to set technical direction, design patterns, and general standard processes across the Technology organization
- Inspire peers with high-quality, hands-on technical contributions
- Provide support for critical applications and attention to detail during daily operations
- Mentor talented engineers toward growth in business impact and career development
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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