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eBay Backend Engineer Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a eBay Backend Engineer interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated daily.

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CodingStart here. 4 questions · ~40 min
Find Minimum Travel Time and RouteMedium
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Use Dijkstra's algorithm to find the fastest route through eBay fulfillment locations.

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Shortest One-Letter Word PathHard
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Tests your problem-solving and algorithmic thinking for graph shortest-path style coding challenges.

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Design Discount Checkout CartMedium
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Assesses system and data modeling choices for implementing discount logic in a checkout flow.

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More topics5 questions · ~51 min
Distributed Cache for Trading DataHard
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Evaluates your system design skills for streaming ingestion, caching, and low-latency queries.

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AI-Driven Watchlist GroupingHard
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Assesses your ability to design AI-driven pipelines and incremental updates for user-facing experiences at eBay.

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SQL vs NoSQL TradeoffsMedium
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Evaluates your understanding of data modeling and when to choose SQL versus NoSQL systems.

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Refactor Legacy Business ManagerMedium
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Assesses code quality improvements, refactoring strategy, and robust error handling in production systems.

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Pivoting Under Changing RequirementsMedium
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Tests adaptability under changing requirements, with emphasis on prioritization, ambiguity management, and ownership during a technical pivot.

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