Android Software Engineer, eBay
Leading online marketplace
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Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- 3 + years software design and development experience working on a team
- 3+ years experience developing commercial software with Kotlin, Android Studio, Dagger, Jetpack Compose, GraphQL
- 3+ years’ experience developing Android Applications
- 3+ years experience developing and integrating with web services and databases
What the job involves
- As an Android Developer on the Selling Team, you should have an established foundation in Android, Kotlin, as well as proficiency in Agile engineering practices and delivery
- We're passionate about improving the experience of selling items on eBay and work closely with our business team to identify phenomenal features, interface improvements and new technologies to help our customers
- Quality is more than just code coverage, and everyone is responsible for keeping the bar high
- We work with geographically dispersed teams, so excellent communication and remote collaboration skills are necessary for our projects to succeed
- As an Android engineer on the Selling Team, you should already have an established foundation in Android, Kotlin, as well as proficiency in Agile engineering practices and delivery
- Capable of writing commercial quality Android applications
- Proven solid understanding of mobile application design considerations and mobile UX patterns especially on Android
- Work well with team members (including some that are remote) and other teams, dividing up workload appropriately
- Experience with Android Studio, Dagger, profilers, debuggers (e.g. Charles), revision control systems (e.g. Git), and bug tracking (e.g. Jira)
- Design and build the next generation of our mobile applications
- Partner and collaborate with other organizations throughout eBay
- Take care of sophisticated systems while helping the rest of the team navigate ambiguity in requirements
- Mentor other specialists while setting the standard on the team’s discipline and technical perfection
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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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
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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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