Is eBay a good company to work for as a Sr. Software Engineer?

Sr. Software Engineer professionals working at eBay have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 161 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of eBay employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Sr. Software Engineer Jobs at eBay now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Sr. Software Engineer interview questions at eBay .

Does eBay pay Sr. Software Engineer employees well?

Sr. Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at eBay with 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 161 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.5% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Sr. Software Engineer salaries at eBay.

How happy are Sr. Software Engineer professionals working at eBay?

60% of Sr. Software Engineer employees at eBay would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 18% in the past 12 months. Sr. Software Engineer professionals have also rated eBay with a 3.8 rating for work-life-balance, 3.7 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.4 rating for culture and values and 3.7 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at eBay?

Software Engineer (326) , Customer Service Representative (239) , Senior Software Engineer (157) , Manager (101) , Product Manager (88) , Senior Manager (88) , Senior Product Manager (86) , Director (75) , Intern (66) , Business Analyst (61) , Account Manager (59) , MTS1 Software Engineer (58) , Software Engineer II (54) , Project Manager (52) , Software Engineer III (42)

What are the pros of working at eBay according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and welcoming" ((in 640 reviews)); "Good work life balance for most people but honestly its cos no one is self motivated anymore." ((in 586 reviews)); "All good and it was a good pay" ((in 253 reviews)); "The team is great and works in pure agile." ((in 164 reviews)); "Have a lot of intern activities; Colleagues are very nice and always ready for help; The technology stack is very new" ((in 125 reviews))

What are the cons of working at eBay according to real employee reviews?

"Poor Management and lots of duplicate work" ((in 241 reviews)); "Mismanagement and poor leadership which make wrong decisions and fail to realize it until its past due.." ((in 121 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs happening around the company" ((in 98 reviews)); "terrible upper management leaves a lot to be desired" ((in 58 reviews)); "Senior management incapable of making decisions." ((in 36 reviews))

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eBay Sr. Software Engineer reviews

4.0

60% would recommend to a friend

(161 total reviews)

Jamie Iannone

92% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Career opportunities

3.4

Culture & values

3.0

Senior management

Sr. Software Engineer employees have rated eBay with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 161 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Sr. Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. eBay is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Sr. Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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161 reviews

5.0

Nov 20, 2023

awesome

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- learn a lot of tools/frameworks etc

Cons

- hierarchical company with way too many layers

5.0

Oct 20, 2023

A company strong in culture

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Global Impact: eBay is a globally recognized e-commerce platform, giving you the opportunity to work on projects and initiatives that can have a significant impact on a worldwide scale. Diverse Workforce: eBay often fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment, which can offer you a chance to collaborate with people from various backgrounds and cultures, enhancing your cultural competence and perspective. Career Development: The company may provide opportunities for career growth and advancement, with a range of roles and departments, allowing you to explore different aspects of the business. Innovative Culture: eBay has a history of innovation and technological advancement. Working for such a company may expose you to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies. Employee Benefits: Many employees receive competitive benefits, which may include healthcare, retirement plans, and other perks like employee discounts on eBay's marketplace.

Cons

Workload and Stress: Depending on the role and department, working at eBay can be fast-paced and demanding, potentially leading to high stress levels. Competitive Environment: Like many tech companies, competition can be intense, and you may need to continually prove your value to the organization.

5.0

Aug 21, 2023

everything is good

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

salary range is quite good

Cons

I found nothing to add here

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