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ML Scientist / Machine Learning Engineer

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eBay is hiring ML Scientists and ML Engineers to design advanced models for ranking, recommendations, personalization, and pricing, and to productionize those models. Responsibilities include feature engineering with Zipline, building ETL/ELT and inference pipelines, MLOps, model serving, monitoring, deployment automation, and cost/performance optimization.
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Company Overview

eBay Inc. is a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world. We exist to enable economic opportunity for individuals, entrepreneurs, businesses, and organizations of all sizes. Our strategic vision is to become the best global marketplace through a tech-led reimagination, focusing on a culture that encourages passion, courage, and imagination. Join a purpose-driven community dedicated to creating an ambitious and inclusive workplace where you can shape the future of global commerce.

Role Overview

eBay is seeking two distinct types of high-impact specialists to join our AI ecosystem: ML Scientists and ML Engineers. ML Scientists focus on designing state-of-the-art models for Ranking and Personalization, while ML Engineers specialize in building end-to-end infrastructure that transforms raw data into production ML systems delivering measurable business value.

Primary Job ResponsibilitiesML Scientist Responsibilities
  • Model Research: Design and implement advanced algorithms for Ranking, Recommendations, Personalization, and Pricing.

  • ML Platform Development: Develop the core ML platform and feature engineering systems using Zipline.

  • Inference & Monitoring: Take responsibility for model serving, monitoring, and evaluating performance metrics.

ML Engineer Responsibilities
  • Productionization: Productionize models from research by building robust ETL/ELT workflows and inference pipelines.

  • MLOps & Infrastructure: Build comprehensive MLOps systems focusing on deployment automation and observability.

  • Optimization: Take responsibility for model performance SLOs and system cost optimization.

Job Requirements

Category

ML Scientist Requirements

ML Engineer Requirements

Languages

Python, AWS, Databricks

Python, AWS, Databricks

ML Skills

Ranking, Recommendations, Personalization, Pricing, Zipline (Feature Store)

MLOps, Model Serving, Monitoring, Productionization Standards

Focus

Algorithm Research, ML Platform, Model Monitoring

Infrastructure, Automation, Cost Optimization, Scalability

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like JIRA.

  • Experience in the e-commerce or payments domain is a plus.

  • Proven track record of architecting common libraries and patterns used in large-scale applications.

  • Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms along with up-to-date knowledge in Web technologies.

  • Experience driving architecture discussions and producing well-documented design docs.

Additional Details

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

C$142,400 - C$190,100

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 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.

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