eBay is hiring for the role of Software Engineer – Backend at its San Jose, California campus. This is a full-time onsite opportunity to build distributed systems that power seller subscriptions and storefronts for one of the world’s largest ecommerce platforms. If you’re passionate about Java, backend architecture, and building APIs for millions of users, this is your chance to work on meaningful projects at scale. Details including eligibility, responsibilities, and application process are outlined below.
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- Company: eBay
- Title: Software Engineer – Backend
- Location: San Jose, CA
- Job Type: Full-Time (Onsite)
- Job ID: R0066647
- Salary Range: $142,400 – $190,100 per year
About the Role
As a Backend Software Engineer at eBay, you’ll help design and build scalable services that enable millions of sellers to manage their subscriptions and storefronts. This team drives mission-critical APIs used by third-party apps across eBay’s global marketplace. You’ll be joining a fast-paced, impactful group contributing to core monetization services.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement multi-tier distributed systems and APIs
- Write clean, maintainable, and reusable code
- Collaborate with product and technical leads to solve complex business problems
- Contribute to performance and scalability improvements across backend systems
- Participate in code reviews and mentor other engineers
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
- 2+ years of software development experience
- Strong Java programming skills and experience with object-oriented design
- Knowledge of distributed systems and service-oriented architecture (SOA)
- Proficiency in SQL and relational databases
Preferred Qualifications
- Frontend development experience (JS, Node.js, React) is a big plus
- Experience with RESTful web services and JSON APIs
- Strong grasp of algorithms, data structures, and system design
- Hands-on experience with Agile development methodologies
- Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
Why Join eBay?
- Be part of a global ecommerce innovator
- Work on high-impact services that power seller success
- Inclusive, collaborative, and mission-driven team
- Competitive compensation and equity opportunities
- Career growth, training, and world-class benefits
