The Best - Senior Software Engineer eBay Employee Review

4.0
Jun 12, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

This is one the best place to work for. This is one of those places where you feel that the work you do really affects the world. th feed back from the community on any product the company launches is quick, ruthless and honest. This gives me satisfaction and acts as a barometer to test where the company is going. You have the independence to chose how and what you want to work for. The company provides adequate training if you ever wish to try a different role. It has good benefits. The management is really understanding and they are willing to work out whats the best for both you and the company.

Cons

Not many I would say. Sometimes, only sometimes we are late to the game. I think with the new changes around the company, this is not at all a problem any more.

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5.0
Jun 24, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

All good, love this company and this job

Cons

No, everything's just nice. I love the company

3.0
Jun 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Relaxing culture. family first. Stock performance is generally good for the recent two years and huge benefit if you're eligible for ESPP. Stable product with large customer base means you get opportunity to work on project with real impact.

Cons

1. Blind push for AI and leadership expect unrealistic efficiency improvement 2. Layoff every year in Feb (2024, 2025, 2026) and sometimes can feel the tension in team 3. Legacy tech stack with isolated and fragile infrastructure. Developer friction is a real pain. You get random infra down every once a while and internal support becomes even worse since they started offshoring to LCOL area in 2025. 4. Hiring freeze in San Jose... just expect more layoff coming up + frequent meetings at night / early morning across regions

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