Member of Technical Staff, eBay
Software Engineer
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
- We are looking for forward-thinking candidates with a passion for creating streamlined, responsive applications that are both pervasive and agile
- Self-driven and ability to get things done. A constant desire to improve and learn
- Exceptional programming skills in Java / Scala
- Experience building and consuming horizontally scalable RESTful API’s, GraphQL and distributed systems
- Experience with big data technologies like Spark, Flink, and Kafka
- Experience with AI/ML Technology is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years (or) a MS in Computer Science and 7+ years of software design and relevant experience
What the job involves
- With a platform-centric mindset, you will be at the forefront of crafting innovative solutions that safeguard our marketplace. Your proven expertise in enriching structured and unstructured datasets will be instrumental in extracting the pivotal insights necessary to mitigate risks and curtail financial losses
- Working along with Data scientists, Product Managers and Industry vendors within and outside eBay to stop fraudsters on its tracks
- Building large scale applications, low latency API’s, data pipelines, and a high focus on capability oriented architecture
- Building machine learning models to generate insights leveraged across eBay
- Oversee aspects of the software lifecycle : design, development, testing and experimentation
- Partnering with architects, business leaders and industry experts in devising strategy and solutions
- Mentoring and leading with example for the team junior members to lead them to success
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
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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
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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