25 - MTS 1, Software Engineer - FE

Senior Software Engineer

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.

eBay China Center of Excellence (CCOE) is seeking senior software talents to join the eBay Live Tech team. eBay Live is eBay's live commerce platform that enables sellers to host engaging live events, showcase products in real time, and interact directly with buyers.

Our mission is to blend e-commerce with live entertainment and social interaction, building trust and driving sales through immersive shopping experiences. The team develops scalable streaming, interactive engagement, and seamless commerce technologies to power the future of live shopping at eBay.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Architects, Product Managers, Business Analysts, Quality Engineers, and Operations teams to design and deliver innovative solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Drive the full software lifecycle: development, testing, release, triage, bug fixes, documentation, in an Agile environment.
• Participate in technical design reviews and provide constructive feedback on code and architecture.
• Deliver high-performing, low-latency, and robust code with strong test coverage, continuous integration, and production monitoring.
• Address high-priority bugs and existing platform issues, driving the bug trend downward.
• Observability – Improve monitoring, alerts, and logging to reduce time to detect, diagnose, and resolve issues.
• Release Velocity – Enhance automation, testing strategies, and CI/CD to enable continuous delivery.

Requirements

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Math, or related fields.
• 5-10+ years of experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS, and responsive design.
• Proficient in React.js and familiar with build tools like Vite.
• Strong knowledge of Node.js and familiarity with package managers like npm/yarn.
• Familiarity with GraphQL and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks such as Vitest/Jest.
• Proficient in version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Experience with modern DevOps principles and continuous delivery.
• Experience in building large, reliable, scalable distributed systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with end-to-end (e.g., Playwright) testing is a big PLUS.
• Past experience with Live Commerce or Live Streaming is a big PLUS.
• Experience with WebSocket or WebRTC is a big PLUS.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards is preferred.