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Are you seeking a company that fosters passion, courage, and creativity, where you can join the team developing the future of global commerce? Want to build how millions of people buy, sell, connect, and share worldwide? If you want to be part of a purposeful community dedicated to inventing an ambitious and inclusive work environment, join eBay – a company you can be proud to be with.
If you are passionate about building innovative platforms and services that drive essential seller and marketplace experiences, then join us. Our team is dedicated to delivering scalable, reliable, and high-quality solutions that help sellers grow their businesses and succeed on one of the world's largest online marketplaces.
We are searching for a skilled, creative, and passionate Backend Software Engineer to build backend services, APIs, and applications that facilitate core seller and marketplace experiences. You will engage with engineers, product managers, and architects to develop solutions that elevate customer experiences and deliver valuable business impact.
In this role, you will contribute to systems that are essential to eBay's global marketplace. You will have opportunities to address interesting technical challenges, work with modern technologies, and learn from experienced engineers while building high-quality software solutions.
You will contribute to features throughout the software development lifecycle, including building, implementation, testing, deployment, and operational support. You will collaborate with teammates to deliver reliable and maintainable solutions and participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work with APIs, databases, caching technologies, and messaging systems while developing strong software engineering practices and technical expertise.
Our ideal applicant shows intellect, curiosity, dedication, pride, respect, teamwork, and effective communication skills. They should possess solid computer science knowledge, a passion for learning, a growth mindset, and the ability to cooperate and produce top-quality solutions rapidly.
What you will bring:- BS EE or CS degree; 2 + years related experience (or Masters and 1 +years related experience or PhD and 1 + years experience)
- Strong computer science fundamentals including object-oriented development, data structures, algorithms and software build principles.
- Proficiency in at least one modern programming language and willingness to learn and work across technologies. Experience with Java, Kotlin, and/or Python is preferred.
- Familiarity with backend application development and RESTful APIs.
- Understanding of GraphQL concepts and service integration patterns is advantageous.
- Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL.
- Experience with document databases, caching technologies, messaging systems, or event-driven architectures is advantageous.
- Understanding of software quality practices including clean code, unit testing and writing tests before coding.
- Familiarity with modern application development frameworks and tools.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
- Experience with AI-enhanced development tools and coding assistants like Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or related technologies is advantageous.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Background in e-commerce, marketplace, or consumer-focused applications is beneficial.
BSCS, BSEE, or equivalent technical degree.
Additional Details
The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:
C$98,800 - C$131,900Base 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 RRSP eligibility, 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.
This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within eBay.
eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at [email protected]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility.
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