Software Engineer 3, Android

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.

At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re transforming the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers across 190+ markets. We’re redefining the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts — and fashion is one of our most dynamic and high-growth categories.

Our customers are our compass. Authenticity thrives, bold ideas are embraced, and everyone is encouraged to express their individuality at work — every day. We're building experiences that inspire discovery, drive confidence, and create economic opportunity for all.

Join a team of passionate builders shaping the future of fashion on eBay.

About the Team

The Focus Categories – Fashion team is responsible for building innovative, high-impact experiences that power how millions of users discover, evaluate, and purchase fashion on eBay.

Fashion is a strategic priority for eBay — spanning sneakers, luxury, streetwear, pre-loved apparel, and emerging trends. Our mission is to develop modern, personalized, and reliable shopping journeys that differentiate eBay in a competitive marketplace.

We build scalable, modular Android features that integrate deeply with eBay’s buyer ecosystem — search, recommendations, authenticity guarantees, structured data, and personalization systems.

What You’ll Do

As an SW3 Android Engineer, you will:

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality native Android features using Kotlin

• Translate product and design requirements into clean, scalable, testable production code

• Contribute to modular architecture with loosely coupled, reusable components

• Implement modern Android design patterns (MVVM, MVI, unidirectional data flow)

• Write unit tests and automation tests for shipped features

• Participate actively in code reviews and raise engineering quality across the team

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, Backend, Data, and Platform teams

• Propose multiple technical design approaches with tradeoffs and effort estimates

• Debug production issues using monitoring and observability tools

• Improve performance, reliability, and crash-free metrics

• Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing across the org

This role requires strong ownership of features from design through launch and iteration.

What You Bring

• 4+ years of professional experience in native Android development

• Strong proficiency in Kotlin, including coroutines, lambdas, flows, and advanced language features

• Experience with modern Android architecture components

• Experience building modularized Android applications

• Familiarity with dependency management (Gradle, Artifactory)

• Understanding of memory management and performance optimization

• Experience with unit testing and Android testing frameworks

• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines

• Basic understanding of system design for large-scale consumer mobile applications

• Familiarity with production monitoring and debugging tools

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

• A growth mindset and curiosity about emerging Android technologies (e.g., Jetpack Compose, performance tooling, AI-assisted features)

What We Offer

Impactful Technical Challenges

At Buyer Experiences, we’re modernizing and personalizing eBay’s shopping journey. In Fashion, you’ll work on discovery, trust, and conversion experiences used by millions of buyers globally. You’ll help shape how enthusiasts engage with one of eBay’s most strategic categories.

Modern Engineering Culture

We value clean architecture, quality-first development, experimentation, and continuous improvement. You’ll work in an open, collaborative environment where ideas are encouraged and technical excellence is recognized.

Growth & Ownership

You’ll take meaningful ownership of features while continuing to grow technically and professionally. We support knowledge sharing internally and externally.

Flexible Work

We provide strong support for hybrid and remote work models.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

eBay supports your health and wellbeing with benefits as unique as you. Learn more at: https://www.ebaybenefits.com/index.html

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

• 4+ years of experience in native Android development

• Experience implementing modern Android design patterns

• Understanding of Android testing tools and methodologies

• Experience with production monitoring and performance optimization

• Familiarity with CI/CD practices

Additional Details

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including RRSP eligibility, various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within eBay.

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, 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.

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