Applied Researcher, eBay
Search Ranking
$126.4-195.8k
Leading online marketplace
Be an early applicant
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$126.4-195.8k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- If you enjoy the scale and technical complexity of advertising and want to be at the frontier of applied research in advertising in e-commerce, join now
- MS or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or equivalent
- 0-1 years (with PhD) or 1-3 years (with MS) of industrial experience in a related field
- Industrial experience with one or more of the following: classification, regression, recommendation systems, targeting systems, ranking systems, fraud detection, online advertising, or related
- Experience in big data processing, e.g. Hadoop, SQL, Spark
- Experience with Python or R, and Java or Scala or C/C++
- 2 or more related publications in quality conferences or journals
What the job involves
- The Search Ranking and Monetization Team is the biggest contributor to eBay’s advertising program
- We innovate at the heart of e-commerce search and advertising, with the ambitious goal of redefining e-commerce advertising
- We craft optimized experiences for buyers and sellers on eBay
- We innovate rapidly in this space and there is no shortage of new challenges for motivated individuals
- We are looking for stellar applied researchers to join us and build the next generation of online advertising products in eBay search
- Seek scientifically valid solutions that deliver real value to eBay customers
- Build machine learning models and data pipelines to deliver insightful yet practical solutions
- Work with multiple teams to help promote standard scientific methodologies and processes in your field
- Present key technical and novel research work in public forums and conferences
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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