Sr. MTS, Software Engineer (iOS) at eBay

San Jose, California, United States

eBay Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
eCommerce, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 12+ years professional experience in native mobile development
  • Expert in advanced Swift features such as generics / concurrency management
  • Experience with dependency management tools in iOS - SPM/Cocoapods/Carthage etc
  • Deeper understanding of system design for large scale consumer mobile applications
  • Advanced networking skills i.e. migration between stacks, GraphQL, Protobuff, streaming protocols, pub-sub etc
  • Excellent decision-making skills, growing amidst ambiguities and changes, with a strong sense of ownership and communication
  • Proficiency in mentoring and coaching, contributing positively to organizational culture
  • High learning ability, self-driven with a growth mindset, eager to learn transferable skills across adjacent domains
  • Experience attending knowledge sharing sessions both within and outside the company to foster continuous learning
  • Mastery of core technical skills alongside learning project, people, and product management to better support eBay

Responsibilities

  • Author Architecture Decision Records to define technical solutions and influence eBay's tech strategy
  • Drive complex projects from inception to successful implementation, improving system performance and security for entire organization and across domains
  • Uplevel teams through culture, process, and engineering practices, encouraging effective collaboration and tool-building
  • Identify and design flexible solutions within the application ecosystem to improve engineering velocity
  • Develop a long-term technology vision to keep systems modern and relevant amidst changing environments
  • Empower team members through knowledge sharing to collectively improve organizational culture and growth

Skills

iOS
Swift
Architecture
System Design
Security
Performance Optimization
Engineering Practices
Technical Leadership

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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