Android Software Engineer, eBay
Leading online marketplace
Open for applications
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- As a Senior Android engineer on the Self service technology team, you should have an expert's depth and breadth of experience in Android, Java, Kotlin and Android Developer Studio as well as familiarity with the integration of network services
- You should be proficient in instructing and leading by example and mentoring both junior and senior engineers
- 7+ years of experience developing Android applications, with deep experience in both Kotlin and Java
- Deep experience in unit testing and functional UI testing with JUnit / Espresso
- Well versed in SOLID principles
- Experience with Android Studio
- Experience with modern design patterns such as MVVM, Dependency Injection, etc
- Ability to collaborate and drive best practices with engineers from numerous teams
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Experience working with services teams to design optimal mobile services contracts
- B.S Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or equivalence
What the job involves
- We are the Self-service Technology team, and we own the Online Customer service experience on both Web and Mobile and other touch points to eBay customer service
- The team is based in different locations, and we work on technologies such as Java, Node.js, web-services, browser-related technologies (jQuery, HTML5, etc.), iOS, Android and database solutions (NoSQL, Oracle, etc)
- The team also has an active AI Roadmap building Natural language Customer service bots and Search products
- We build scalable and highly-available systems for the millions of users that depend on us to conduct their businesses
- Architect the development of Self-Service features in the Android application
- Native Android app development and converting ideas, designs and requirements to concrete stable production builds
- Coordinate and collaborate with the Product and Engineering team to identify problems, come up with creative solutions, and help with tracking and delivering within the release plan
- Understand and implement Android specific design patterns
- Experience with Android Studio, Java, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Dragger, network debugging (e.g. Charles), revision control systems (e.g. Git) and bug tracking (e.g. Jira)
- Develop and iterate within a rather lean, yet very fast-paced Engineering team
- Develop code and testing methodologies to improve the DevOps "Four Key Metrics"
- Be part of a transformative, productive and fun startup culture
- Evangelize, mentor, and promote mobile development best practices throughout the company
- Promote a culture of "internal open source" where teams can chip in to each other's code bases regardless of organizational boundaries
- Enjoy being on a team of motivated, collaborative, high-achievers
- Communicate effectively within your team and across teams
- Identify project risks, quantify risk/benefit relationships and provide alternative solutions as well as risk mitigation
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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