Staff Software Engineer

At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.

Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.

Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

The Role:
As a Senior Backend Engineer in eBay’s Core Shipping Product & Technology team, you will help redefine how shipping works for eBay and beyond. Shipping links our digital marketplace with real-world logistics. It streamlines choices for thousands of sellers, works with carriers worldwide, and offers fast, dependable, and efficient delivery options for millions of buyers.

The Team:

Shipping connects the online marketplace to physical logistics. We simplify options for thousands of sellers, partner with carriers across the globe, and provide cheap, fast and reliable options for millions of buyers. Shipping is a core eBay initiative responsible for delivering the world’s greatest selection cheaply, conveniently and dependably. The shipping team at eBay powers:

• Convenient shipping options to pick up from lockers or stores

• Manage international shipping challenges (Customs, Import Requirements etc.) on behalf of sellers

• Integrated Tracking and Label Printing Platform

• Predictive models for Delivery Estimates, Shipping Recommendations, Item Weight/Dimensions

• Innovative solutions for Transport Intermediation

• Fast and Free shipping loyalty programs

We care about your career growth, and we believe our team will provide long-term sustained development opportunities. We work to pursue highly technical and practical problems with cutting edge technologies. Our massively distributed environments make a real and immediate impact on one of the planet's biggest marketplace communities.

You will have opportunities to:

• To learn the domain that is integral to rapidly growing and innovating eCommerce marketplace.

• Design and implement projects throughout all phases of the software development process.

• Work with engineers and other multi-functional teams including Research, Product Management and Operations.

• Develop outstanding software that meets market needs with respect to functionality, reliability, performance, and scalability.

• Track business impact of features on a regular basis

• Rely on data to make informed decisions about future directions

• Scope, prioritize, plan, bug fix, deploy, document and most importantly, have fun.

• And just when you think that the fun is beginning to subside, the eCommerce space evolves and the fun begins again.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field like Mathematics (or Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience)

• Excellent coding skills in Java, Python or C# (will be primarily coding in Java) and proven use of test automation to certify your code

• Outstanding design and problem solving skills, passion for quality and engineering excellence at scale. Experience in distributed systems, database technologies, and online services is a strong plus

• Strong written and verbal social skills

• Passion for learning and implementing creative large-scale architectural patterns to turn business requirements into simple solutions

• Have a genuine love for technology, a curiosity for playing with the latest tools and open source frameworks, and the ability to work in a fast paced, iterative development environment

Additional Details

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

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.

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