MTS 2 Software Engineer at eBay

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience with proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks, with deep mastery in one or two specific languages/frameworks
  • Experience in proposing and influencing technical strategy & roadmap, balancing short/long term wins (preferable)
  • Designs and builds scalable, distributed and high-available systems, ensuring high-performant, responsive website and accessibility
  • Familiarity with shift left approach (a plus)
  • Experience taking a lead role delivering complex software systems
  • Bachelor's degree in EE, CS or other related field
  • Excellent decision-making skills, thrive on dealing with ambiguities and changes
  • Strong sense of ownership with outstanding interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams & multiple division stakeholders
  • Deeply care about growing others, great at mentoring and coaching, creating a large positive impact on organizational culture
  • Strong learning ability, self-driven
  • Attending knowledge sharing sessions, both within the company and externally
  • Learning transferable skills
  • Growth mindset and constantly looking for opportunities to learn

Responsibilities

  • Translate requirements to software design and create clean, efficient, extensible, maintainable code
  • Responsible for a large functional area possessing in-depth knowledge and expertise
  • Influencer across domain teams and guiding others towards the right technical decisions
  • Improves team productivity by identifying and evangelizing opportunities for productivity improvements
  • Identifying areas in the team applications likely to change and integrating flexibility in the design for these areas improving engineering velocity
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners to develop innovative solutions that adhere to development goals and principles
  • Practices evidence-centered design making features testable, ensuring high quality and improving velocity in continuous delivery
  • 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, contribute and review ADRs (Architecture Decision Records), coaching, and mentorship to individual team members within and outside teams
  • Identify gaps and issues across systems and functional areas, propose solutions, build the engineering roadmap, and drive resolution
  • Lead engineering support, release, and on-call responsibilities for an "always-on" 24/7 site

Skills

scalable systems
distributed systems
high-availability systems
technical strategy
roadmap planning
shift left
software design
clean code
extensible code
maintainable code
cross-functional collaboration

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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