Software Engineer, Search Ranking

Software Engineer, Search Ranking

Location: Kleinmachnow, Brandenburg, Germany.

Apply for the Software Engineer, Search Ranking position at myGwork – LGBTQ+ Business Community. This role is with eBay, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork, the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

At eBay, we’re more than a global e‑commerce leader – we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets worldwide. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of e‑commerce 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. We need strong engineers to join us and build the next generation of search products in eBay search. If you enjoy the scale and complexity of advertising and want to work closely with researchers while driving the highest standards on system quality, join now and help us redefine advertising at eBay.

About The Team And The Role

The Search Ranking and Monetization Team is the biggest contributor to eBay’s advertising program and drives a significant portion of revenue. We’re growing rapidly and committed to building a stellar team. We reward people who do things differently and win, prioritize reaching goals, and maintain an easygoing, entertaining ambiance that gets things done with impact.

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, and ETL.
• 3+ years of software development experience 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.
• Master’s degree in computer science/engineering or equivalent professional experience, with 3+ years of experience.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Technology, Information and Internet

Equal Opportunity Statement

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, disability, or any 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.