Senior Backend Software Engineer, eBay
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$114.8-176.6k
Office located in San Jose, CA
Leading online marketplace
Open for applications
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$114.8-176.6k
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
- Prior work knowledge of click fraud or security systems will have added advantage in this role
- BS/BA in Computer Science or related field plus 4 years work experience OR MS with 3 years of relevant experience
- Experience with JVM languages (Java, Kotlin, Scala), Hadoop and/or NodeJS
- Experience in building large scale Web Services and Backend Applications using Java/J2EE, RESTful Web Services, HTTP and JSON technologies
- Deep understanding of design patterns, and experience working in a layered architecture
- Knowledge of core CS concepts such as common data structures and algorithms
- Experience in interacting with external partners and architecting the systems
What the job involves
- As a Sr Software Engineer, you will work closely with designers, product managers and other engineers (frontend, backend, machine learning, quality) to revolutionize the advertising space for eBay and beyond
- Design elegant technical solutions to customer problems
- Design new experiences for eBay sellers and advertisers to promote their products, manage their advertising campaigns, and improve their sales
- Build highly available, scalable user facing applications and RESTful Public APIs in an Agile environment
- Develop systems using Java and Scala and maintain a cadence of building, testing, and deploying your code in a continuous manner
- Learn new external and internal technologies as the need/opportunity arises
- Operate within our internal open source community where we share a variety of projects and codebases and share knowledge with the team, filling in any technical gaps and contributing to technical conversations
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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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
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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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