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Graduate SWE – Data Platforms

(Starting in September 2026, full time, salary of 50,500 for Bachelor's graduates or 58,500 for Master's graduates + additional benefits)

About the team and the role

The Cloud Data Technologies (CDT) organization builds and operates the core data infrastructure that powers eBay's global marketplace — from real-time product experiences to experimentation, analytics, and cloud storage at scale.

Within CDT, the Data Platforms team develops and operates the systems that enable large-scale data processing, experimentation, and analytics across eBay. These platforms support how data is ingested, processed, stored, and made available to engineering, product, and business teams globally.

As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will contribute to building scalable backend and distributed systems that support innovation across eBay's marketplace. You will work alongside experienced engineers to develop platform capabilities that improve reliability, performance, and scalability while gaining hands-on experience operating systems at global scale.

You will report to an Engineering Manager within CDT and collaborate closely with software engineers, platform teams, product partners, and data stakeholders in an environment that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning.

What you will accomplish

Build and ship production-grade backend features that improve platform reliability and scalability
Contribute to distributed systems that process and manage high-volume marketplace data
Improve service performance, throughput, and operational efficiency
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and product partners to translate business needs into platform capabilities
Strengthen observability and system quality through testing, monitoring, debugging, and automation
Participate in the design, development, and operation of cloud-native platform services
Develop strong distributed systems fundamentals through mentorship and increasing ownership of production systems

What you will bring

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (graduating in late 2025 or 2026)
Strong foundation in Object-Oriented Programming and software engineering principles
Proficiency in Java, Python, or C++
Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
Exposure to distributed systems, backend services, or cloud-native technologies
Understanding of software development best practices, including testing and debugging
Experience with Kafka, Kubernetes, cloud platforms, or data processing technologies is a plus
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn in a collaborative environment

Recruiting Process

Coding Assessment
Recruiter Zoom Interview
Manager Zoom Interview
Technical Interview
Onsite Interview

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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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Graduate SWE – Data Platforms

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