Software Engineer, ML Systems 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
E-commerce, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • MS in Computer Science or related area with 3 years of relevant work experience (or BS/BA with 5 years) in Engineering / Machine Learning / AI
  • Experience building large scale distributed applications and expertise in any OO language (Scala, Java, etc.)
  • Experience building with no sql databases and key value stores (MongoDB, Redis, etc)
  • Generalist with a can do attitude and willingness to learn/pick up new skill sets as needed
  • Experience with big data pipelines (Hadoop, Spark) is a plus
  • Experience in AI applied research and industrial recommendation systems is a plus
  • Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and prompt engineering is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Influence how people will interact with eBay’s recommender systems in the future, and how recommender systems technology will evolve
  • 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 state-of-the-art AI models to production which have direct measurable impact on eBay buyers
  • Deploy big data technology and large scale data pipelines
  • Drive marketplace GMB as well as advertising revenue via organic and sponsored recommendations

Skills

Deep Learning
Retrieval Systems
Ranking Models
GenAI
LLM
MLOps
NLP
RAG
GCP
Vertex AI
Recommender Systems
Machine Learning

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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