Staff Software Engineer at eBay

Portland, Oregon, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

EcommerceIndustries

Requirements

Prefer BS/MS or equivalent experience in Computer Science/Engineering or related technical field with 7+ years of experience
Experience in designing, building, debugging, refactoring and releasing large web apps with support for both mobile and desktop browsers
Expertise in NodeJS, Javascript, HTML, CSS, LESS, JSON, Typescript, GraphQL and browser dev tools
Proficiency with web template engines, testing frameworks, environment configurations, GIT, and JIRA
Building data-driven applications (RDBMS, NoSQL, ElasticSearch) and delivering results in fast-paced environments (agile, TDD, CI/CD)
Experience in working in Java, GraphQL, Spring/Springboot, REST APIs, messaging systems and/or other backend programming languages are a plus

Responsibilities

Translate requirements to software design and create clean, efficient, extensible, maintainable code
Help provide evidence-centered design making features testable, ensuring high quality and improving velocity in continuous delivery and help manage project features, break into sub-tasks, identify and resolve issues for efficient execution
Provide technical guidance, code review for immediate team and other teams, coaching, and mentorship to individual team members
Identify gaps and issues across systems and functional areas, propose solutions, build the engineering roadmap, and drive resolution
Responsible for sub-systems within a large domain, possessing in-depth knowledge and expertise. Taking full responsibility for the entire software life cycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, observability and monitoring
Identifying area of features likely to change and integrating flexibility in the design for these areas improving engineering velocity and Improve E2E testing quality and increase delivery velocity across features

Skills

Generative AI

Software Design

Continuous Delivery

Code Review

Mentorship

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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