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About the team and the roleThe Cloud Data Technologies (CDT) team at eBay is responsible for eBay’s data infrastructure, including the experimentation platform and the end-to-end data lifecycle, from onsite data through to analytics use cases.
We are seeking a Data Scientist to help improve the speed and quality of decision-making by applying advanced data science methods and turning complex data into actionable insights. You will have the chance to work on projects involving machine learning-based bot traffic detection and customer profile development. This includes improving A/B testing methods such as interleaving tests, sequential testing, and Bayesian methods.
What you will accomplishContribute to complex data science projects, from analysis through model development and performance evaluation.
Develop and implement advanced statistical models and machine learning algorithms to address business and data challenges.
Support experimentation and causal inference initiatives, including A/B and multivariate testing and improvements to testing methodologies.
Use advanced SQL to work with large-scale datasets and optimize big data queries.
Collaborate with multi-functional teams to define requirements and develop data solutions that support effective decision-making.
Contribute to machine learning use cases such as bot traffic detection and customer profile development.
Evaluate relevant developments in data science and identify new technologies or methodologies that could improve existing approaches.
5+ years of relevant experience with a master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science or another quantitative field.
Experience building statistical or machine learning models and evaluating model performance.
Proficiency in Python or R and relevant machine learning libraries, such as scikit-learn or GBM.
Advanced SQL skills, including experience optimizing queries for large-scale data.
Experience working with Hadoop and Spark in cloud environments.
Strong problem-solving skills and experience deploying machine learning models in production environments.
Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain complex findings to non-technical audiences.
Additional Details
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Skills Required
- 5+ years relevant experience with a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science or quantitative field
- Experience building statistical or machine learning models and evaluating model performance
- Proficiency in Python or R and machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn or GBM
- Advanced SQL skills, including optimizing queries for large-scale data
- Experience working with Hadoop and Spark in cloud environments
- Experience deploying machine learning models in production
- Strong problem-solving and clear communication skills for non-technical audiences
eBay Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about eBay and has not been reviewed or approved by eBay.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin on the date of hire, complemented by mental health resources, an EAP, disability coverage, FSAs, and wellness initiatives.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — A robust mix of PTO, paid holidays, flexible work styles, parental leave, and a four‑week paid sabbatical after five years supports work‑life balance.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Total compensation commonly includes stock components, with access to an employee stock purchase plan at a discount and stock awards enhancing overall packages.
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What We Do
eBay Inc. is a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world. We exist to enable economic opportunity for individuals, entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations of all sizes. Our portfolio of brands includes eBay Marketplace and eBay Classifieds Group, operating in 190 markets around the world. We offer sellers the ability to grow a business with little barrier to entry regardless of size, background or geographic location. We never compete with our sellers. We win when our sellers succeed. Buyers who shop on our Marketplace and Classifieds platforms enjoy a highly personalized experience with an unparalleled selection at great value.
