Backend Software Engineer, eBay
MTS1
$135.2-205.7k
Office located in San Jose, CA
Leading online marketplace
Be an early applicant
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$135.2-205.7k
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
- 5 to 8 years of hands-on backend experience in Java and/or Kotlin
- Consistent track record of working on high-volume, scalable, secure, fast, reliable, and accessible web applications
- Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, multithreading, synchronization, and concurrent programming
- Deep expertise in developing highly available and scalable performance systems
- Demonstrated architectural understanding, leading projects from system design to completion
- Proven knowledge and hands-on experience with relational databases (Oracle) and/or NoSQL data technologies (MongoDB) and related toolsets
What the job involves
- This role is specifically with eBay’s Focused Categories team as an MTS1 Software Engineer, Backend for Electronics
- Electronics is ~ $10 bn/year category at Ebay. The Electronics Product & Engineering team is on a mission to serve these consumers, making eBay the #1 trusted global marketplace to buy as good as new products
- Develop and maintain a functional domain to design cross-data center, distributed, fault-tolerant, highly available and performant web services and web applications by applying software architecture design, OOA/D skills in addition to outstanding analytical and problem solving skills
- Contribute to major projects and features from design phase to coding, testing, deployment and support
- Estimate engineering efforts, plan implementation, and rollout system changes. Identify project technical risks and make recommendations to mitigate
- Collaborate with architects in defining the technical charter for eBay’s Zero Trust Architecture products
- Work with partners to clarify requirements and deliver business solutions
- Implement RESTFul APIs
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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Insights
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
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
Articles
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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