AI Design Technologist, CEO Office at eBay

San Jose, California, United States

eBay Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
E-commerce, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong background (7+ years of experience) in engineering, technical product development, prototyping, or innovation roles—preferably in high-velocity environments or startups
  • Demonstrated aptitude in navigating emerging technologies: including LLMs, prompt engineering, agentic workflows, orchestration frameworks (LangChain, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel), and generative UI platforms
  • Proven ability to prototype rapidly across a range of mediums—code, design tools, visual mockups, interactive demos
  • Experience working with or building MCP-compatible systems or plugins (e.g., Figma Dev Mode, VS Code extensions, API toolchains)
  • Comfort working with modern AI developer tools such as Cursor, Copilot, v0.dev, Claude, or OpenAI APIs
  • Comfort navigating ambiguity and acting with high autonomy—able to move fluidly between strategic thinking and technical execution
  • Strong communication and storytelling skills—capable of framing technical ideas to executive stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with the CEO to define and evolve eBay’s AI-forward product vision through whiteboard thinking, rapid prototyping, and technical demos
  • Act as a real-time collaborator and technical translator—taking loosely defined, speculative, or exploratory ideas and giving them shape and substance
  • Analyze continuously the frontier of emerging AI technologies (agents, multimodal models, orchestration layers, etc.) for strategic relevance to eBay’s mission
  • Build lightweight proof-of-concept tools, intelligent experiences, and interactive mockups that communicate ideas clearly and compellingly
  • Translate experiments into influential narratives that inspire internal teams and inform roadmap strategy
  • Work across product, platform, and design teams to socialize future-facing ideas and technical possibilities
  • Highlight key trends, tooling evolutions, and industry leanings to senior leadership
  • Contribute to internal thought leadership and frameworks for how eBay approaches innovation in an AI-first world

Skills

AI
Prototyping
Generative AI
E-commerce
Product Vision
Design Technology
Emerging Technologies

eBay

Global online marketplace for buying and selling

About eBay

eBay is an online marketplace where individuals and businesses can buy and sell a wide range of products, including electronics, fashion, and collectibles. Users can list items for auction or use the 'Buy It Now' option for immediate purchases. eBay stands out from competitors with its vast selection, user-friendly interface, and strong buyer and seller protections, including free shipping on many items. The company's goal is to facilitate seamless transactions while generating revenue through transaction fees, advertising, and subscription services.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1995Year Founded
$6.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave

Risks

Niche e-commerce platforms like StockX and Poshmark may draw away eBay's customers.
Social media platforms with shopping features could divert traffic from eBay.
Direct-to-consumer brands bypassing marketplaces may reduce eBay's seller base.

Differentiation

eBay offers a unique auction-style listing alongside 'Buy It Now' options.
The platform provides robust buyer and seller protections, enhancing trust in transactions.
eBay's vast product selection includes new, refurbished, and second-hand items.

Upsides

eBay's acquisition of GSI Commerce strengthens its position as a global commerce partner.
The rise of social commerce offers eBay opportunities to integrate social shopping features.
Increased focus on sustainability aligns with eBay's refurbished and second-hand product categories.

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