What is a Mobile Engineer at eBay?
A Mobile Engineer at eBay is responsible for building and optimizing the mobile experiences that power one of the world's largest and most vibrant marketplaces. With millions of active buyers and sellers globally, the mobile applications are the primary touchpoint for the majority of eBay's user base. Engineers in this role work on high-impact feature areas such as the eBay Selling flow, search and discovery, checkout, and next-generation interactive experiences like eBay Live.
Operating at this scale introduces unique technical challenges. You will design and implement robust, offline-first architectures, optimize network efficiency for global users, and ensure seamless state management across complex user flows. Whether you are developing natively in Android (Kotlin) or iOS (Swift), or building cross-platform solutions, your work directly impacts user engagement, conversion rates, and the overall reliability of the global marketplace.
At eBay, mobile development is not just about writing UI code; it is about building highly scalable, modular, and maintainable systems. You will collaborate closely with product managers, UX designers, and backend teams to deliver features that are robust, accessible, and highly performant. The team prioritizes clean architecture, comprehensive testing, and modern development practices to ensure the codebase remains agile and resilient.



