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About the Role

eBay is seeking 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. Contribute to systems essential to eBay's global marketplace, addressing technical challenges, working with modern technologies, and learning from experienced engineers while building high-quality software solutions.

Responsibilities

Contribute to features throughout the software development lifecycle, including building, implementation, testing, deployment, and operational support.
Collaborate with teammates to deliver reliable and maintainable solutions.
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Work with APIs, databases, caching technologies, and messaging systems.
Develop strong software engineering practices and technical expertise.

Requirements

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.
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.

Skills

Java
Kotlin
Python
RESTful APIs
GraphQL
SQL
Document databases
Caching technologies
Messaging systems
Event-driven architectures
Clean code
Unit testing
Agile/Scrum
AI-enhanced development tools
Claude Code
GitHub Copilot
Cursor

Location

Global

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

2+ years related experience
1+ years related experience (Masters)
1+ years experience (PhD)

Education Level

BS EE or CS degree
BSCS, BSEE, or equivalent technical degree

Salary/Compensations

C$98,800 - C$131,900

Benefits

Target bonus
Restricted stock units
Medical benefits
Financial benefits
RRSP eligibility
Various paid time off benefits
PTO
Parental leave

About the Company

eBay is a global ecommerce leader changing the way the world shops and sells.
Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets.
We are committed to pushing boundaries and reinventing 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.
We are in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.
Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers to connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
We foster passion, courage, and creativity, developing the future of global commerce.
We build how millions of people buy, sell, connect, and share worldwide.
We are a purposeful community dedicated to inventing an ambitious and inclusive work environment.
We are 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.

Equal Opportunity

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 talent@ebay.com. 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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