Sr. MTS, Software Engineer (iOS) at eBay

San Jose, California, United States

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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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

iOSSwiftArchitectureSystem DesignSecurityPerformance OptimizationEngineering PracticesTechnical Leadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Sr. MTS Software Engineer role?

The role requires 12+ years of professional experience in native mobile development.

What are the key technical skills needed for this iOS engineering position?

Expertise in advanced Swift features such as generics and concurrency management, experience with dependency management tools like SPM/Cocoapods/Carthage, deeper understanding of system design for large-scale consumer mobile apps, and advanced networking skills including GraphQL, Protobuf, streaming protocols, and pub-sub.

Is remote work supported for this position?

Yes, the role offers flexibility and support for remote work to ensure work-life balance.

What is the company culture like on eBay's Live team?

The team emphasizes a vibrant, diverse, and collaborative culture, with a focus on impactful projects, continuous modernization, knowledge sharing, and empowering team members for organizational growth.

What soft skills or qualities make a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have excellent decision-making skills in ambiguous environments, a strong sense of ownership and communication, proficiency in mentoring and coaching, high learning ability, self-driven growth mindset, and experience with knowledge sharing sessions.

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