Software Engineer - Services

Requirements

• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, software design).
• Experience with at least one backend programming language such as Kotlin, Java, Python, or similar.
• Understanding of GraphQL protocol, REST APIs, microservices, or distributed system concepts.
• Familiarity with modern development practices—CI/CD, testing, logging, monitoring, version control.
• Ability to collaborate effectively, ask good questions, and learn quickly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience building or maintaining backend systems in a production environment.
• Exposure to search technologies (Elasticsearch, Lucene) or information retrieval concepts.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, containers, or orchestration tools.
• Previous experience related to distributed systems or large-scale services.

What You'll Be Doing

• Chip in to the design and development of backend services used by eBay’s agentic/search platform.
• Implement features, enhancements, and fixes with guidance from senior engineers.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code with appropriate test coverage (unit, integration, functional).
• Collaborate with product managers and other engineering teams to clarify requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Assist with service reliability efforts, including debugging issues, improving monitoring, and participating in operational reviews.
• Participate in code reviews—both giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Stay up to date with backend and distributed systems technologies, applying new learnings where appropriate.

Perks and Benefits

• Impact at Scale: Build technology that powers one of the world’s largest e-commerce search platforms.
• Growth & Learning: Work alongside experienced engineers and gain real-world distributed systems and search expertise.
• Innovative Culture: Join a collaborative, supportive team that encourages experimentation and continuous improvement.
• Modern Technology: Work with high-scale systems and innovative backend technologies.
• Inclusive Environment: Thrive in a diverse, people-first culture focused on employee growth and empowerment.