Software Engineer 3
Job Details
Design and build complex multi-tier distributed systems at eBay using Java, Spring Boot, React, and Node.js while driving architecture decisions and maintaining always-on ecommerce infrastructure serving millions of users globally. Requires a Master's degree in Computer Science or related field plus 5 years of software engineering experience, with demonstrated expertise across front-end technologies, distributed systems, and full-stack application development.
About the Role
About eBay
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.
About the Team and the Role
eBay, Inc. seeks Software Engineer 3 in San Jose, CA
What You Will Accomplish
Job Duties:
- Define, design, and implement complex, multi-tier distributed software systems.
- Apply expertise in all layers of multi-tier applications to design complete solutions and maintain products.
- Code using Java/J2EE, Design Patterns, Spring and Spring Boot frameworks, Web services and Caching mechanisms.
- Estimate engineering efforts, plan execution cycles, and rollout system changes.
- Drive architecture discussions, produce well-documented design documents, and participate in design and code reviews.
- Ensure code quality and maintainability by evolving architecture and tech stack, refactoring, standards and improving build and test systems.
- Share engineering support, release, and on-call responsibilities for an always-on 24x7 site.
- Telecommuting permitted – work can be performed from anywhere in the U.S.
What You Will Bring
Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, Data/Business Analytics, or a closely related field plus five years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
Special Skill Requirements:
- Experience designing and implementing complex software applications (5 years).
- Experience with front-end technologies (5 years).
- Experience with React/Nodejs, Design Patterns, Web services and Caching mechanisms (5 years).
- Experience with data structure algorithms (5 years).
- Experience with Git and Github workflows (5 years).
- Experience with all layers of multi-tier applications to design complete solutions and maintain products (3 years).
- Experience with Java, Spring and Spring Boot frameworks (3 years).
- Experience with distributed systems (3 years).
- Experience with database systems, including SQL and No-SQL (3 years).
- Experience with the containerization of applications and their orchestration (1 year).
Compensation and Employment Details
Salary: $169,576-229,600.00 per annum. 40 hours per week; M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Additional Details
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 401(k) eligibility and 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. If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Remote roles are not eligible for U.S. visa sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility
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 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 for people with disabilities. We use cookies to enhance your experience and may use AI tools for administrative tasks in the hiring process. To learn how we handle your personal data and use AI responsibly, please visit our Talent Privacy Notice, Privacy Center, and AI Hiring Guidelines.