MTS 2, Software Engineer, Backend

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.

About the team and the role

The Search Backend team that builds and operates the core services powering eBay Search at scale. We build reliable, high-performance backend systems that retrieve, rank, and serve relevant results for a large global audience of buyers. These systems help users quickly find what they want and enable excellent end-to-end shopping experiences.

Our work sits at the heart of eBay’s marketplace and directly impacts customer satisfaction, seller success, and business growth. We are also increasingly embracing AI-driven and AI-assisted approaches to improve how search systems are built, optimized, and evolved for the future.

We’re looking for a Member of Technical Staff 2, Backend to lead the invention and delivery of server-side functionality. This improves how shopper intent is translated into fast, relevant, and reliable search experiences. In this role, you will take ownership of a functional area. You will drive technical execution from build through production. You will collaborate across product, engineering, and scientific research to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions with measurable impact. You’ll also help the team adopt AI-first engineering practices and modern development workflows where they can improve productivity, quality, and customer outcomes.

At Search, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, transparent, and inclusive culture, where every voice is valued, and collective growth is celebrated.

What You'll Do And Learn:

• Design and deliver backend capabilities that turn shopper intent into optimized search queries and high-quality search results at scale.