Senior Backend Engineer - SE3 (Live)

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.

You’ll be part of the team building eBay Live , eBay’s newest shopping experience and live shopping platform. Live shopping is a natural extension of eBay’s ethos —highlighting unique items, collectibles, and fashion while enabling real-time interaction between buyers and sellers. This is a relatively new trend in the US and Europe, growing quickly, and is already broadly established in APAC.   We are looking to hire a passionate, collaborative and motivated Senior Backend Engineer - SE3 , who will help us develop and evolve eBay Live to be a market leader in live shopping and become a key part of the global eBay platform. Join us to make an impact on one of the world’s largest e-commerce websites. What you'll do and learn: Develop features and services in highly scalable and reliable frontend and/or backend systems in a distributed system environment. Able to translate product and design documents into clean, high-quality, well-tested and maintainable production code autonomously Write test automations and practice continuous integration Conduct code review for immediate team Develop and maintain technical documentation to support software applications. Practices evidence-centered design making features testable, ensuring high quality and improving velocity in continuous delivery. Accountable for multiple subsystems within a larger domain, taking full responsibility for their entire life cycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, observability and monitoring. Propose and evaluate multiple design options, providing estimates for each. Structure and complete tasks independently, meeting deadlines and milestones. Effectively communicate assumptions and seek clarification from stakeholders, ensuring alignment and understanding across all domains. Lead engineering support, release, and on-call responsibilities for an "always-on" 24/7 site. What you bring: Innovative, team player, excellent communication and decision-making Strong sense of ownership and interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams Strong learning ability, self-driven Excited about new and innovative technologies within immediate field of expertise Attending knowledge sharing sessions, both within the company and externally What we bring: Exciting product mission with impactful technical challenges - dive into the heart of eCommerce innovation at Buyer Experiences, where we’re transforming eBay's shopping journey. By focusing on simplification, personalization, and modernization, we aim to build world-class buyer and seller experiences on eBay marketplaces with creativity and passion. Applying cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI, you'll tackle complex challenges that directly improve the shopping experience for millions of eBay users every day. Vibrant Culture - At Buyer Experiences, our strength lies in our diversity, transparency, and collaborative spirit. Our open culture ensures every voice is valued and heard. We celebrate our successes together and approach each challenge as an opportunity for collective growth. Be a part of a dynamic community that not only values your expertise but is also committed to your personal and professional growth. Flexible Working - Enjoy exceptional support for