Staff Full Stack Engineer, eBay
Leading online marketplace
Open for applications
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- BS/BA in Computer Science or related field 10 plus years work experience or MS with 8 plus experience
- Experience on software design and development experience, solid foundation in computer science with strong proficiencies in system architecture, distributed systems, data structures, algorithms, OOPs, OOA/D and Functional programming
- Experience with Node JS, Javascript, Java, Scala, Oracle/NOSQL DBs
- Experience building web and RESTful applications
- Experience working with frameworks such as Spring MVC
- Knowledge of core CS concepts such as common data structures and algorithms
- Strong applied experience. You've built, broken, and rebuilt software applications
- Creative thinker who knows how to create real-world products
- Code samples from private GitHub repos, side projects, and open source project contributions is a plus
- Excellent decision-making, communication, collaboration, presentation, interpersonal and analytical skills
What the job involves
- The eBay Electronics team is dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and satisfying shopping experience by offering a wide selection of products, competitive prices, and reliable customer service
- The eBay Electronics category is a vibrant and diverse segment of the e-commerce platform, dedicated to providing a wide range of electronic products to consumers
- This category encompasses everything from the latest gadgets and cutting-edge technology to essential home and office electronics
- We are looking for a dynamic, collaborative, and curious Staff Engineer to help us build out new experiences, improve existing products, and develop distributed systems powering the world's largest e-commerce websites at a scale few companies can match
- In this role, you will design, develop and implement core software systems or applications
- Think globally and help eBay be on the top tier with new products, including cloud-based or internet-related tools
- You will build robust and scalable software, help improve our code services and system architecture, participate in brainstorming sessions and supply ideas to our technology, algorithms and products, and work with the product and design teams to understand end-user requirements, formulate use cases, and deliver results
- Build highly available, scalable user facing applications and RESTful or GraphQL APis
- Excellent knowledge in practicing object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD), Solid Principles, design patterns, and software engineering methodologies
- Hands-on experience building web technologies and services (e.g. Java/NodeJS/C++, etc.) along with browser technologies (Marko, React, Javascript, HTML, etc.)
- Operate within our internal open source community where we share a variety of projects and codebases
- Work with other engineering specialists, Architecture, Product Management, QA, and Operations teams to develop innovative solutions that meet business needs with respect to functionality, performance, scalability, reliability, realistic implementation schedules and consistency to development principles and product goals
- Mentoring junior team members and ensuring they adhere to determined software quality standards
- Develop technical & domain expertise and apply to solving product challenges
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Estimate engineering effort, plan implementation, and rollout system changes with implications for multi-functional teams
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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