Software Engineer, Search Ranking

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. 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. We need strong engineers to join us and build the next generation of search products in eBay search. If you enjoy the scale and technical complexity of advertising and want to work closely with researchers yet drive the highest standards on system quality, join now. Help us redefine advertising at eBay. About the team and the role: The Search Ads Team is a large contributor to eBay’s advertising program and drives a significant portion of revenue. We are growing at a rapid pace and committed to building a stellar team. We are a team where people who do things differently and win are rewarded and grow. We prioritize reaching goals and being industrious; the ambiance is easygoing and entertaining. We get things done that make a difference. What you will accomplish: • Drive the search monetization technical vision by incorporating and developing software engineering processes and standards to enhance eBay’s buying experience. • Collaborate with scientists and product managers to deploy complex yet scalable core algorithmic logic. • Create robust data pipelines and real-time monitoring and optimization algorithms. What you will bring: • 4+ years of software design and development experience, solid foundation in computer science with strong proficiencies in data structures, functional programming, algorithms, OOPs, and Software Design • Experience in designing and operating big data processing pipelines, such as: Hadoop, Spark, Hive, ETL • 3+ years of software development experience in building large scale Web Services and Backend Applications using Java, C++, Scala, and related technologies • Background or interest in mathematics or machine learning • Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration, and influencing skills • Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering or equivalent professional experience, with 5+ years of experience, • Masters degree in computer science/engineering or equivalent professional experience, with 3+ years of experience. Additional Details 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 A