Sr. Director Eng, Seller User Experience

eBay; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 274,400 - 366,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Target bonus

Restricted stock units

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

A global ecommerce leader based in California is seeking a Senior Director of Engineering to enhance seller user experiences. You will lead a talented team to deliver exceptional user experiences driven by customer feedback and analytics. This role demands a strong technical background and a passion for innovation, with 15+ years in leadership and engineering roles being essential. Join us to shape the future of ecommerce through user-centered design practices, fostering collaboration and driving impactful changes.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in engineering and leadership roles focused on delivering superior user experiences.
• Proven success in enhancing customer experience through innovative technology solutions.
• Experience with scalable systems focused on user engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of seller experiences focused on customer satisfaction.
• Inspire teams to create innovative user experiences.
• Collaborate with architects to align user experience goals with technical excellence.

Skills

Customer-Centric Leadership

Technical Excellence

Strategic Collaboration

Management Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (Master’s preferred)

Tools

Agile methodologies

Lean techniques

Job description

At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.

Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.

Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

The Company

We connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

For more information, visit www.ebayinc.com

Position Overview

We're seeking a passionate Senior Director of Engineering to lead our Seller User Experiences with a strong focus on customer experience. The ideal candidate will take forward our vision of delivering exceptional user experiences that delight our customers and embody leadership in engineering and user‑centric design.

Key Responsibilities

Customer‑Centric Leadership:

• Lead the development and enhancement of seller experiences that put customer satisfaction and experience at the forefront.

• Inspire teams to think creatively and innovatively in crafting user experiences that resonate deeply with our sellers’ needs.

• Utilize user feedback and analytics to continuously refine and perfect the seller interfaces.

Technical Excellence:

• Drive modernization initiatives to transform our platform into a highly adaptable self‑service offering.

• Collaborate with architects to reimagine our experience services, ensuring they align with user experience goals and technical excellence.

• Define an engineering vision that integrates customer insights to spur growth and engineering efficiency.

Strategic Collaboration:

• Forge strong partnerships with product and business stakeholders to ensure technology roadmaps are aligned with strategic customer experience goals.

• Influence platform strategy with a focus on improving interactions and engagement with third‑party partners and the seller community.

Management Style:

• Cultivate a culture of collaboration, empowerment, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.

• Mentor teams to excel in delivering outstanding user‑centric experiences, fostering team capabilities in exceeding customer expectations.

• Adopt a “leader as a coach” philosophy to enhance team performance and customer experience delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (Master’s preferred).

• 15+ years in engineering and leadership roles with a focus on delivering superior user experiences.

• Proven success as a leader in enhancing customer experience through innovative technology solutions.

• Strong architectural skills and experience with scalable systems focused on user engagement.

Desired Qualifications

• Expertise in sociotechnical systems thinking for optimal user experience design.

• Experience using metrics like DORA and SPACE to optimize both developer and user experience flow.

• Dynamic reteaming capabilities to align team efforts with evolving customer priorities.

• Proficiency in Agile and Lean methodologies focused on iterative improvements in user engagement.

• Experience in orchestrating AI/machine learning solutions to enhance user interfaces and experiences.

Why Join Us?

Shape the future of e‑commerce through innovative and user‑centered design practices. Collaborate with executive leaders to drive impactful changes that delight our customers. If you are a leader with a robust technical background and a passion for creating experiences that people love, we welcome you to be part of our transformative journey.

Additional Details

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

$274,400 - $366,300

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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