Applied Researcher

Key Skills

Apache Hadoop, Big Data Technology, C Programming, C++, Data pipelines, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, Python Programming, R Programming, Scala Programming, SPARK Programming, SQL

Job Description

The Search Ranking & Monetization Team is the biggest contributor to eBay’s advertising program. We innovate at the heart of e-commerce search and advertising, with the ambitious goal of redefining e-commerce advertising. We craft optimized experiences for buyers and sellers on eBay. We innovate rapidly in this space and there is no shortage of new challenges for motivated individuals.

We are looking for stellar applied researchers to join us and build the next generation of online advertising products in eBay search. If you enjoy the scale and technical complexity of advertising and want to be at the frontier of applied research in advertising in e-commerce, join now. Help us redefine advertising at eBay.

Job Responsibilities:

• Seek scientifically valid solutions that deliver real value to eBay customers

• Build machine learning models and data pipelines to deliver insightful yet practical solutions

• Work with multiple teams to help promote standard scientific methodologies and processes in your field

• Present key technical and novel research work in public forums and conferences

Basic Qualifications:

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or equivalent

• 1+ years (with PhD) or 3+ years (with MS) of industrial experience in a related field

• Industrial experience with one or more of the following: classification, regression, recommendation systems, targeting systems, ranking systems, fraud detection, online advertising, or related

• Experience in big data processing, e.g. Hadoop, SQL, Spark

• Experience with Python or R, and Java or Scala or C/C++

• 2 or more related publications in quality conferences or journals

Benefits are an essential part of your total compensation for the work you do every day. Whether you’re single, in a growing family, or nearing retirement, eBay offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs to meet your needs. Including maternal & paternal leave, paid sabbatical, and plans to help ensure your financial security today and in the years ahead because we know feeling financially secure during your working years and through retirement is important.

Here at eBay, we love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. So, being diverse and inclusive isn’t just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you feel eBay is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work. To learn about eBay’s Diversity & Inclusion click here: https://www.ebayinc.com/company/diversity-inclusion/

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment in California, Washington, or New York is expected in the range below.

$114,800 - $176,550

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 401(k) eligibility and 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.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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.