MTS 1, Software Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

Looking for a global commerce leader where you can shape how the world buys, sells, and gives? Where you’ll be supported in challenging convention, taking risks, and innovating? Where you’ll be part of a work culture that’s been genuinely committed to diversity and inclusion since its founding more than 20 years ago? Where you can just be yourself, do your best work, and have a meaningful impact for people across the globe? We are looking for people with drive, ideas, and a passion for helping small businesses succeed to help shape the future of eBay—does this sound like you? If so, we’d love to talk to you!

• *Join the Customer Support Technology (CS Platform) team building the systems that power eBay’s global customer service experience.**

This is a full\-stack engineering role where you will

• Build scalable backend services and APIs
• Develop user\-facing web applications and agent tools
• Contribute to AI\-powered platform capabilities, including orchestration layers and automation systems

You will work on workflow systems, automation platforms, and UI experiences that improve agent productivity and customer outcomes.

This is a hands\-on IC role

• \~60–70% coding/design (frontend \+ backend)
• \~30–40% reviews, collaboration, and operational excellence

You’ll own features end\-to\-end (UI services data actions).

• *Must\-Have Qualifications**

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 4–8 years of full\-stack software development experience

Backend

• Strong proficiency in Java (11\+) and Spring Boot
• Experience building REST APIs and distributed systems
• Familiarity with Kafka or similar messaging systems
• Experience with SQL \+ NoSQL databases

Frontend

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience with React, Angular, or similar frameworks
• Experience building responsive, performant web applications
• Understanding of API integration and async UI patterns

General

• Experience with CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes
• Strong testing practices (unit, integration, frontend testing)
• Solid debugging and problem\-solving skills

Additionally

• General familiarity with AI\-assisted development concepts (LLMs, prompts, agent workflows)
• Interest in building and evolving AI\-powered systems such as orchestration layers, automation agents, and intent\-driven workflows

• *Preferred Qualifications**

• Experience with customer support or workflow systems
• Exposure to observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk)
• Experience with OAuth2/OIDC and secure application design
• Exposure to AI/agent\-based systems, including:

+ prompt engineering

+ orchestration frameworks

+ tool/agent integration patterns

• *What You’ll Do**

• Design and build end\-to\-end features (UI \+ backend services)
• Develop scalable APIs and user\-facing web applications
• Build and enhance agent tools, workflow engines, and automation platforms
• Contribute to AI\-powered capabilities, including:

+ agent orchestration

+ MCP layers and workflows

+ intent\-to\-action systems

• Write high\-quality, well\-tested code across the stack
• Improve performance, scalability, and reliability
• Participate in on\-call rotations (follow\-the\-sun model)
• Collaborate with Product, SRE, and cross\-functional teams
• Review code, write design docs, and improve engineering practices
• Reduce tech debt and drive operational improvements
• Mentor junior engineers or lead small workstreams

Here at eBay, we love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. So, being diverse and inclusive isn’t just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you feel eBay is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work. To learn about eBay’s Diversity \& Inclusion click here: https://www.ebayinc.com/our\-company/diversity\-inclusion/.

• *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.

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