Senior Android Software Engineer, eBay
Leading online marketplace
Job no longer available
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- 8+ years of experience in designing, building, refactoring and releasing native apps
- Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies and working in Agile teams is desirable
- Able to own a feature of an Android application and develop it fully
- Proven experience with Kotlin/Java
- Experience with testing, pairing, code reviews, and other techniques to maintain high-quality code and resiliency
- Preferred experience with Android Architecture Components, MVVM, and Dagger
- Preferred experience with Jetpack Compose and Apollo GraphQL libraries
- Working knowledge of modern Android APIs, concurrency/threading, layouts, transitions, animations, client-side persistence, and architectural patterns for mobile apps
- B.S. in Computer Science or equivalence
What the job involves
- Our Android app, with millions of daily active users, facilitates billions in commerce transactions, and is the entry point for an increasing number of new customers. Your new team will be focused on delivering holistic and innovative experiences to the apps that delight our customers and move the bar on the industry standard
- Work together with our backend teams building the next generation of our native application, help product teams work faster, more efficiently and in high quality
- Work closely with teams across eBay on their next generation features and technology
- Follow agile practices and focus on continual improvement in our practices, driven from the ground up. We expect you to advocate for improvements in code and culture, and to support your colleagues in the same
- Partner with team members and other teams, dividing up workload appropriately
- Partner and collaborate with other organizations throughout eBay
- As part of the team, you’ll also share your knowledge with the wider team as well as learning about and contributing to our core app experience
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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