Staff Software Engineer at eBay

Austin, Texas, United States

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

Requirements

  • BSCS, BSEE, MSEE or MSCS or similar technical degree, plus 8+ years of experience crafting & developing highly scalable distributed platforms and services and internet scale web applications
  • Expert and hands-on experiences in Java, Spring Framework, Caching, GraphQL, Design Patterns, OOA/D, Data Structures, REST, JSON, and Internet Protocols
  • Proficiency in a programming language such as Java/Scala, and strong foundation in data structures, algorithms and a strong understanding of multithreading, synchronization, concurrent programming
  • Deep architectural understanding of system design and lead project to completion
  • Solid knowledge and experience of relational databases (Oracle) and/or NoSQL data technologies (Mongo, Cassandra, Couchbase), Elasticsearch and related toolset
  • Experience driving architecture discussions, producing well-documented design docs, participating in design and code reviews and contributing to coding and unit testing of fault-tolerant applications
  • Comfortable or have familiarity with all the layers of multi-tier applications to design complete solutions and maintain products
  • Experience in non-functional skills like Security, Load and Performance Tests, Accessibility, Site Speed optimization, Cross-browser /Cross-platform UX Design

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for a functional domain to design cross data center distributed, fault tolerant, highly available and performant web services and web applications by using software architecture design, OOA/D skills in addition to outstanding analytical and problem solving skills
  • Own major projects and features from design phase to coding, testing, deployment and support
  • Estimate engineering effort, plan implementation, and rollout system changes
  • Identify project technical risks and make recommendations to mitigate
  • Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and Git

Skills

Backend Engineering
Software Architecture
Distributed Systems
Web Services
High Availability
Fault Tolerant Systems
OOA/D
Problem Solving

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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