MTS 1, Software Engineer, Data at eBay

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

eBay Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Ecommerce, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years of professional software engineering experience (or equivalent impact)
  • Expert-Level SQL: Ability to write complex, efficient SQL queries to retrieve, manipulate, and transform data
  • Strong coding skills in Java/Python and familiarity with CI/CD
  • Hands-on experience with some of: Kafka/Flink, Spark, Delta/Iceberg, Kubernetes, NoSQL/columnar stores
  • Proven ability to work independently, make sound tradeoffs, and deliver quality outcomes with minimal supervision
  • Solid debugging, performance analysis, and system design skills
  • Deep understanding of different database types: Relational Databases (SQL) (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL), NoSQL Databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) for unstructured data
  • Knowledge of Data Pipeline & Orchestration Tools: Apache Airflow for scheduling, automating, and monitoring data pipelines
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related technical field (Master's degree is a plus)

Responsibilities

  • Designing & Building Data Pipelines: Creating ETL or ELT pipelines that automatically extract data from various sources (like databases, APIs, and log files), transform it into a usable format, and load it into a central repository
  • Managing and optimizing large-scale data storage solutions, such as data warehouses (for structured data) and data lakes (for raw, unstructured data)
  • Supporting platform capabilities across ingestion, streaming, lakehouse/warehouse, catalog, and governance
  • Data Modeling: Designing the structure of data to make it efficient for analysts and data scientists to query
  • Ensuring Data Quality & Governance: Implementing checks and processes to ensure data is accurate, consistent, reliable, and secure
  • Optimizing Performance: Tuning data pipelines and database queries to ensure they run quickly and efficiently, even with massive volumes of data
  • Collaboration: Working closely with data scientists, data analysts, and business stakeholders to understand their data needs and provide them with the right data in the right format
  • Build and maintain systems that allow the company to collect, store, and analyze data at scale (foundation for data-driven activities, including decision support and data science)

Skills

ETL
ELT
Data Pipelines
Data Warehouses
Data Lakes
Data Modeling
Ingestion
Streaming
Lakehouse
Data Governance
Big Data

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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