Staff Backend Engineer at eBay

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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

Requirements

  • In-depth knowledge and expertise in subsystems within a large domain
  • Ability to take full responsibility for the entire software life cycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, observability, and monitoring
  • Experience serving as a key player in influencing and guiding others towards technical decisions
  • Skill in identifying areas of features likely to change and integrating flexibility in design to improve engineering velocity
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners to develop innovative solutions adhering to development goals and principles
  • Practice of evidence-centered design to make features testable, ensure high quality, and improve velocity in continuous delivery
  • Experience leading project features, breaking them into sub-tasks, and identifying/resolving issues for efficient execution
  • Capability to provide technical guidance, code review, coaching, and mentorship to team members
  • Ability to identify gaps/issues across systems and functional areas, propose solutions, build engineering roadmaps, and drive resolution
  • Experience leading and improving E2E testing quality to increase delivery velocity
  • Readiness to lead engineering support, release, and on-call responsibilities for a 24/7 site

Responsibilities

  • Translate requirements to software design and create clean, efficient, extensible, maintainable code
  • Take full responsibility for subsystems within a large domain
  • Influence and guide others towards the right technical decisions
  • Identify areas of features likely to change and integrate flexibility in design to improve engineering velocity
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners to develop innovative solutions
  • Practice evidence-centered design to make features testable and ensure high quality
  • Lead project features, break into sub-tasks, identify and resolve issues for efficient execution
  • Provide technical guidance, code review, coaching, and mentorship to team members
  • Identify gaps and issues across systems, propose solutions, build engineering roadmaps, and drive resolution
  • Lead and improve E2E testing quality and increase delivery velocity across features
  • Lead engineering support, release, and on-call responsibilities for an "always-on" 24/7 site

Skills

Backend Engineering
Software Design
Code Review
Testing
Deployment
Observability
Monitoring
Mentorship
E2E Testing
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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