Staff Software Engineer - MTS 2

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Toronto, ON
7+ Years Experience
eCommerce • Retail
The Role
The MTS 2, Software Engineer at eBay will work on building large-scale applications, low latency APIs, data pipelines, and capability-oriented architecture. Responsibilities include defining, designing, and implementing highly scalable systems, leading product design, providing technical guidance, and supporting team development. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in system architecture, distributed systems, and software development using Java, Scala, and RESTful Web Services.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

eBay's Recommendations team is looking for an outstanding Senior Staff Engineer to work with as we redefine the face of eBay. You’ll be working with a world class team of Engineers, Data Scientists/Applied Researchers, Product Managers, Designers, and Analysts to create great products that make a difference on one of the world’s most trafficked and loved websites. 

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of building large scale applications, low latency API’s, data pipelines, and a high focus on capability oriented architecture. As the lead engineer you will oversee aspects of the software lifecycle.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

  • Define, design, and implement highly scalable, resilient and performant distributed systems focusing on customer experience

  • Work throughout all phases of the software development process independently as well as work jointly with other team members

  • Collaborate with architects, product management, engineering, data scientists/Applied Researchers, Analysts and Operations teams to develop innovative solutions alignment to development/business goals and principles

  • Lead product design, produce clear, well-documented design docs, and participate in design and code reviews

  • Voice support for and communicate your design, methods, and results to a community of developers, analysts, and product managers

  • Provide technical guidance, coaching, mentorship to develop and improve performance of individual team members and success of overall team

  • Rigorously follow Definition of Done (DoD) process for better quality and other release criteria standards

  • Lead by example and share knowledge with the team

  • Support hiring top talents, coach and mentor junior team members

  • Able to lead the scrum team and run scrum ceremonies effectively. 

Job Requirements

  • BS/BA in Computer Science or related field plus 10+ years work experience or MS with 8+ years of relevant experience

  • Experience on software design and development experience, solid foundation in computer science with strong proficiencies in system architecture, distributed systems, data structures, algorithms, OOPs, OOA/D and Functional programming

  • Proven experience in software development using Java, Scala, RESTful Web Services. Experience with Python and/or JS is a plus.

  • Experience in developing data-driven applications using an industry standard RDBMS, NoSQL

  • Experience in designing, and building highly scalable, fault tolerant distributed systems and services for large web sites

  • Experience with big data technologies like Spark, Flink, and Kafka

  • Self-driven and with a delivery focused in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

  • Must demonstrate a sense of ownership to plan, implement and drive the product work to successful completion and be successful in a collaborative environment

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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, veteran status, 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 for people with disabilities.

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Top Skills

Java
Python
Scala
The Company
HQ: San Jose, CA
26,035 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

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 portfolio of brands includes eBay Marketplace and eBay Classifieds Group, operating in 190 markets around the world.

We offer sellers the ability to grow a business with little barrier to entry regardless of size, background or geographic location. We never compete with our sellers. We win when our sellers succeed. Buyers who shop on our Marketplace and Classifieds platforms enjoy a highly personalized experience with an unparalleled selection at great value.

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