MTS 1, iOS Software Engineer at eBay

San Jose, California, United States

eBay Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
E-commerceIndustries

Requirements

  • 6+ years professional experience in native mobile development
  • Understanding of advanced Swift features such as generics / concurrency
  • Mastery of advanced Swift language features & iOS APIs
  • Experience authoring shared libraries (internal or external distribution)
  • Advanced networking skills i.e. migration between stacks, GraphQL, Protobuf, streaming protocols, pub-sub etc
  • Advanced debugging skills (LLDB, Instruments, network conditioner, etc.)
  • Experience monitoring and improving app performance
  • Advanced understanding of iOS design paradigms (HIG)
  • Experience with dependency management tools in iOS - SPM/Cocoapods/Carthage etc
  • Basic understanding of system design for large scale consumer mobile applications
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools
  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Translate requirements to software design and create clean, efficient, extensible, maintainable crash-free code aligned with native platform guidelines
  • Responsible for subsystems within a large domain, possessing in-depth knowledge and expertise
  • Take full responsibility for the entire software life cycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, observability and monitoring
  • Serve as a key player in influencing and guiding others towards the right technical decisions
  • Identify areas of features likely to change and integrate flexibility in the design for these areas to improve engineering velocity
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners to develop innovative solutions that adhere to development goals and principles
  • Manage project features, break into sub-tasks, identify and resolve issues for efficient execution
  • Provide technical guidance, code review for immediate team and other teams, coaching, and mentorship to individual team members
  • Identify gaps and issues across systems and functional areas, propose solutions, build the engineering roadmap, and drive resolution
  • Lead and improve E2E testing quality and increase delivery velocity across features

Skills

iOS
Swift
Objective-C
Software Design
Agile
Testing
Deployment
Observability
Monitoring

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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