Sr. MTS, Software Engineer at eBay

Portland, Oregon, United States

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

Requirements

  • BSCS, MSCS, or similar technical degree preferred
  • 14+ years of experience in crafting and developing highly scalable distributed platforms and internet-scale web applications
  • 4+ years as a staff/architect-level technical lead across multiple domains
  • Expert, hands-on experience in Java, Spring Framework, GraphQL Service and schema design, Design Patterns, OOA/D, Data Structures, REST, JSON, and Internet Protocols
  • Experience in Federated GraphQL schema design and implementation (significant plus)
  • Proficiency in Java and/or Scala, with strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, multithreading, synchronization, and concurrent programming
  • Deep architectural understanding of system design and proven ability to lead projects to completion
  • Solid knowledge and experience with relational databases (Oracle) and/or NoSQL data technologies (Mongo, Cassandra, Couchbase), ElasticSearch, and related toolsets

Responsibilities

  • Independently lead sophisticated, high-impact initiatives within eBay’s selling inventory management domain, from conception to successful production rollout
  • Architect, design, and develop cross-data center distributed, fault-tolerant, highly available, and performant web services and applications
  • Champion clean architecture, modern frameworks, quality gates, alignment to design patterns, and coding standards
  • Elevate the engineering bar through design/code reviews, operational excellence (SLOs, observability, incident management), and scalable practices
  • Act as a technical mentor, guiding senior and junior engineers on architecture standards, advanced problem-solving, AI-first frameworks, and reusable components
  • Automate diagnostics, monitoring, and remediation using intelligent assistants and prediction-based alerting
  • Write reference implementations, contribute to core libraries and services, and conduct in-depth code reviews
  • Develop well-structured Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) and contribute to user documentation and standards
  • Estimate engineering effort, plan implementation, and manage system changes
  • Proactively identify and recommend mitigation strategies for project technical risks

Skills

Software Architecture
Distributed Systems
Fault-Tolerant Systems
High Availability
Web Services
OOA/D
Clean Architecture
Modern Frameworks

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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