Senior Engineering Manager - eBay Live 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

  • Experience leading or managing a small to medium-sized team of developers
  • Experience in building large scale distributed systems with high availability, scalability and resilience
  • Proven results-oriented person with a focus on delivery in a high-velocity environment
  • Great communication skills to articulate thoughts and proposals clearly
  • Experienced working in Agile teams
  • Ability to grasp new areas and adapt to changes
  • Familiarity with eCommerce is a plus
  • 10 years of work experience and 3+ years of leading or managing a team

Responsibilities

  • Lead a talented full-stack team of backend and frontend engineers
  • Mentor and guide the development of your team members in a tailored empathetic manner suited for each individual
  • Build collaborative and inclusive teams
  • Own your team's deliverables and ship high quality software
  • Build and maintain a healthy prioritized backlog in alignment with the team goals
  • Collaborate with product managers, business units, analytics to brainstorm and build the next generation of our product and scale it
  • Layout technical vision for the team
  • Push the bar to solve complex technical challenges of scale and performance
  • Maintain a balance between short term and long term goals while shipping high impact products quickly
  • Partner effectively and influence peers and senior leadership both within the organization and across eBay

Skills

Engineering Management
Full-Stack Development
Backend Engineering
Frontend Engineering
Team Leadership
Mentoring
Backlog Management
Technical Vision
Agile Methodologies
Software Delivery
Scalability

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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