eBay

Staff Backend Engineer (eBay Live)

eBay$196K — $262K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience with multiple programming languages and frameworks; deep mastery in one or two specific languages/frameworks.
  • Experience in influencing technical strategy and roadmaps with a focus on balancing short and long-term wins.
  • Ability to design and build scalable, distributed, and high-availability systems with a strong emphasis on performance and accessibility.
  • Familiarity with the shift-left approach is a plus.
  • Experience in a lead role for delivering complex software systems.

Responsibilities

  • Translate requirements into software design and create clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
  • Own a significant functional area, demonstrating in-depth technical knowledge.
  • Influence cross-domain teams, guiding them towards sound technical decisions.
  • Improve team productivity by advocating for productivity enhancements.
  • Integrate flexibility into software design to adapt to changing requirements and enhance engineering velocity.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop innovative, goal-oriented solutions.
  • Practice evidence-centered design, ensuring features are testable and maintain quality for continuous delivery.

Benefits

  • Exciting product mission focused on eCommerce innovation and impactful technical challenges.
  • Vibrant company culture that values diversity, transparency, and collaboration.
  • Flexible working arrangements to help balance professional and personal life.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits tailored to individual needs.
Full Job Description
About the Team

You'll be part of the team building eBay Live, eBay's newest shopping experience and live shopping platform. Live shopping is a natural extension of eBay's ethos -highlighting unique items, collectibles, and fashion while enabling real-time interaction between buyers and sellers. This is a relatively new trend in the US and Europe, growing quickly, and is already broadly established in APAC.

We are looking to hire a passionate, collaborative and motivated Staff Backend Engineer (MTS 2), who will help us develop and evolve eBay Live to be a market leader in live shopping and become a key part of the global eBay platform.

Join us to make an impact on one of the world's largest e-commerce websites.

What you'll do and learn:
  • Translate requirements to software design and create clean, efficient, extensible, maintainable code.
  • Responsible for a large functional area possessing in-depth knowledge and expertise.
  • Influencer across domain teams and guiding others towards the right technical decisions.
  • Improves team productivity by identifying and evangelizing opportunities for productivity improvements.
  • Identifying areas in the team applications likely to change and integrating flexibility in the design for these areas improving engineering velocity.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners to develop innovative solutions that adhere to development goals and principles.
  • Practices evidence-centered design making features testable, ensuring high quality and improving velocity in continuous delivery.
  • 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, contribute and review ADRs (Architecture Decison Records), coaching, and mentorship to individual team members within and outside teams.
  • Identify gaps and issues across systems and functional areas, propose solutions, build the engineering roadmap, and drive resolution.
  • Lead engineering support, release, and on-call responsibilities for an "always-on" 24/7 site.


What you bring:
  • Excellent decision-making skills, thrive on dealing with ambiguities and changes.
  • Strong sense of ownership and communication skills , embrace diverse ideas across the organization and align in a mutually agreed direction to get things done and move forward.
  • Deeply care about growing others, great at mentoring and coaching, creating a large positive impact on organizational culture.
  • Strong learning ability, self-driven.
  • Attending knowledge sharing sessions, both within the company and externally.
  • Learning transferable skills.
  • Growth mindset and constantly looking for opportunities to learn.


What we bring:
  • Exciting Product Mission with Impactful Technical Challenges - Dive into the heart of eCommerce innovation at Buyer Experiences, where we're transforming eBay's shopping journey. By focusing on simplification, personalization, and modernization, we aim to build world-class buyer and seller experiences on eBay marketplaces with creativity and passion. Utilizing cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI, you'll tackle complex challenges that directly improve the shopping experience for millions of eBay users everyday.
  • Vibrant Culture - At Buyer Experiences, our strength lies in our diversity, transparency, and collaborative spirit. Our open culture ensures every voice is valued and heard. We celebrate our successes together and approach each challenge as an opportunity for collective growth. Be a part of a dynamic community that not only values your expertise but is also committed to your personal and professional growth.
  • Flexible Working - Enjoy exceptional support for remote work, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life seamlessly.
  • Competitive Compensation and Benefit - No matter where you are in the world, eBay supports your health and wellbeing with benefits as unique as you. Explore the benefits that help you be your best self. Check out our benefits here: https://www.ebaybenefits.com/index.html.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in EE, CS or other related field.
  • 8+ years of experience with proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks, with deep mastery in one or two specific languages/framework
  • Experience in proposing and influencing technical strategy & roadmap, balancing short/long term wins is preferable
  • Designs and builds scalable, distributed and high-available systems, ensuring high-performant, responsive website and accessibility.
  • Familiarity with shift left approach is a plus
  • Experience taking a lead role delivering complex software systems


Additional Details

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:
$196,800 - $262,700

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Remote roles are not eligible for U.S. visa sponsorship.

About eBay

As a leader in automotive ecommerce, eBay Motors brings you millions of potential customers. Our new simplified listing plans give you unmatched levels of customization and control. So whether you're listing twenty cars a month or an entire lot, you know you're getting the value that you deserve.

eBay Careers

Joining eBay’s dynamic team offers more than just job opportunities; it’s a chance to be part of a global marketplace that values innovation, leadership, and diversity. As a leader in online retail, eBay provides a platform where ambitions flourish and career growth is fostered through comprehensive diversity training and professional development. Work You’ll Do At eBay, we empower you to drive your career path forward with a range of employment options, from internships to full-time positions. Our culture thrives on innovation and the pursuit of excellence in the digital commerce landscape. By joining our team, you’ll collaborate with skilled professionals who are adept at blending technology and creativity to achieve high-impact results. Explore eBay’s Diverse Opportunities Whether you’re starting out with an internship or seeking a leadership role, eBay’s global presence offers vast opportunities for professional growth and networking. Our commitment to diversity and inclusive culture allows every team member to feel valued and motivated. Innovate and Lead At eBay, every position contributes to our mission of creating a more connected and seamless e-commerce experience. We encourage our team to lead projects that challenge the status quo and promote innovation. With eBay, you’re not just filling a role; you’re part of a pioneering company that’s continually reshaping the world of online retail. Benefits and Growth eBay is dedicated to the well-being and development of our employees. We offer competitive benefits, leadership training, and opportunities for career advancement. Investing in our team’s growth is paramount, as they are the driving force behind our success. Join Our Team Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the job opportunities at eBay where your skills and creativity can shine. We are hiring individuals who are passionate, curious, and eager to drive change in the e-commerce industry. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest career tips, company news, and industry insights available through our eBay Careers Blog. Personalize your experience by subscribing to job alert emails that match your career interests and skills. Apply Now Start your journey with eBay today. Search open positions that align with your professional aspirations and submit your resume. Our interview process is designed to understand your capabilities and potential to grow with us. Join eBay and be part of a team that’s committed to creating impactful change in the marketplace. Discover the opportunities waiting for you at eBay – a place where your career can thrive in an environment of innovation and leadership.
Learn more about eBay
Size
10,800 employees
Market Cap
$21.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.6 billion
Founded
1995
5 Year Trend
+2.3%
Revenue
$10.7 billion
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