Applied Researcher-2 at eBay

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Ecommerce, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

BS in Computer Science or related area with 5+ years of relevant work experience in Machine Learning / AI / NLP / LLM. MS or PhD preferred
Experience with building personalized recommender systems or other forms of personalization technology
Python and PyTorch framework
Hands on engineering skills to build and deploy ML models in production on prem or using cloud services
Experience in Java/Scala is a plus
Experience with big data pipelines (Hadoop, Spark) is a plus
Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and GenAI coding assistants is a plus

Responsibilities

Work with unique and large data sets of unstructured multimodal data representing eBay's vast and varied inventory, including billions of items and millions of users
Develop and deploy innovative AI models to production which have direct measurable impact on eBay buyers, working with a global team of applied researchers and ML engineers
Drive marketplace GMB as well as advertising revenue via organic and sponsored recommendations
Publish research work in Tier 1 conferences as well as write IP and tech blogs

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Deep LearningMachine LearningNLPLLMsGenAIRAGMLOpsGraph Neural NetworksFew-Shot LearningAttention ModelsRetrieval SystemsRanking Models

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Applied Researcher-2 position?

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Is this role remote or does it require working from an office?

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What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need a BS in Computer Science or related area with 5+ years of relevant work experience in Machine Learning. The role involves working with large-scale ML models including deep learning, attention models, graph neural networks, NLP, LLMs, GenAI, and RAG.

What is the company culture like at eBay?

eBay fosters a culture where customers are the compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work. They emphasize collaboration with passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers to build communities and create economic opportunity.

What makes a strong candidate for this Applied Researcher position?

A strong candidate will have a BS in Computer Science or related field with 5+ years in Machine Learning, experience leading research in personalization using advanced techniques like large-scale attention models, graph neural networks, LLMs, and GenAI, and the ability to deploy models to production with business impact.

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