Senior Software Engineer, MTS 1, Backend

eBay

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Jose, CA
Salary: $172,000–$229,600 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $201k

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This role pays more than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $158,868–$223,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $201k versus about $191k for comparable roles.

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About eBay

eBay is a global e-commerce company that operates an online marketplace connecting buyers and sellers for a wide range of new and used goods.

eBay currently has 29 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $172,000–$241,900 across 28 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer, MTS 1, Backend

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As a Senior Software Engineer, Backend for eBay Live, you will join an agile, collaborative team responsible for designing and operating core services that enable real-time commerce experiences. Your daily tasks include translating business requirements into robust technical designs, owning subsystems from design to deployment, and ensuring high performance and reliability. You will work on scalable backend systems, partner with product teams, and drive improvements in testability and delivery velocity. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience building distributed systems using Java and modern frameworks like Spring Boot, along with hands-on expertise in RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and messaging systems. Experience with RDBMS and NoSQL databases is essential, as well as a background in fast-paced environments with CI/CD practices. Preferred candidates also have experience with real-time user-facing systems and high-traffic event-driven products, ensuring they can handle complex problems and communicate technical trade-offs effectively.

Skills

Java Spring Spring Boot RESTful APIs GraphQL messaging systems RDBMS PostgreSQL NoSQL Cassandra DynamoDB ElasticSearch CI/CD DevOps automated testing WebSocket

What you'll do

Design and build scalable backend services and APIs for real-time e-commerce experiences.
Translate business requirements into technical designs that ensure performance and reliability.
Own subsystems end-to-end, from design to deployment and operational support.
Lead by example through high-quality code and strong engineering judgment in reviews.
Identify architectural gaps and propose solutions to improve the engineering roadmap.
Mentor other engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and technical guidance.

What we're looking for

5+ years of professional backend software engineering experience
Strong experience with Java and modern backend frameworks like Spring / Spring Boot
Hands-on expertise in RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and messaging systems
Experience building data-driven applications using RDBMS and NoSQL databases
Proficiency in agile environments with CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps practices
Ability to make sound technical decisions and communicate trade-offs effectively

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