Member of Technical Staff, eBay
Software Engineer
$149.6-228.8k
Office located in San Jose, CA
Leading online marketplace
Job no longer available
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$149.6-228.8k
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
- MS/PhD in Computer Science or related discipline with experience in the areas of machine learning, data mining, information retrieval, and information extraction
- Strong Software development skills (Java, J2EE, Scala, R, Perl, Web Services etc.). Expertise in Java preferred
- Good working knowledge of database schema design, performance tuning & SQL. Good exposure to NOSQL DB like MongoDB
- Experience with large scale data-driven systems is highly desired
- Experience in the areas of web data analysis, (web) information retrieval, document search and information extraction
- Experience with data-mining technologies (Classification, Clustering and other algorithms)
- Experience in using Hadoop for development is desirable
- 6 year experience in requirements analysis, design, coding and unit testing of scalable, distributed, fault-tolerant applications in Windows and Linux environments
What the job involves
- This sits on the cutting edge of e-commerce payments. We have an ambitious mission of reinventing payments at eBay. We want to deliver quickly and efficiently the consumer choices, both for buyers and sellers in payment space. We’re creating innovative tech solutions to optimize payment experience at eBay. To that end, we are innovating rapidly in this space and there is no shortage of new challenges for motivated individuals
- We are looking for highly driven engineers to join the Payments Technology team and build the next generation of payments at eBay. If you are excited by the scale and technical complexity of e-commerce payments then come join us and be part of the team that is going to revolutionize the payments space at eBay
- Design and implement systems compatible with existing payments Infrastructure within eBay
- Segment and design system layers to support componentized and layered application development, including business functionality and database access
- Work with other engineers, managers, Product Management, QA, and Operations teams to develop innovative solutions that meet market needs with respect to functionality, performance, scalability, reliability, realistic implementation schedules, and alignment to development goals and principles
- Estimate engineering effort, plan implementation, and rollout system changes
- Must be able to independently design code and test major features, as well as work jointly with other team members to deliver complex changes
- Identify technical areas for improvement and make detailed business cases for improvements or new areas of opportunities
- Execute as part of a cross-functional Agile team that rapidly delivers iterative value to customers
- Hands-on experience in product development of proven algorithmic ideas and concepts in classification, text mining, and information retrieval technologies
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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