Great company to work - Software Engineer II eBay Employee Review

5.0
Oct 1, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Personal development, Good projects, Good co-workers

Cons

Old offices, no much software development only product

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eBay Response
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Hi there! Thanks a bunch for your review of eBay. Our personal development ranges from 1-on-1 coaching, group instruction, LinkedIn Learning courses and more - we're happy to hear that you're taking advantage of all that we have to offer. Email glassdoorfeedback@ebay.com if you'd like to share more insights.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

Sunday work can be challenging- due to daycare challenges, but ebay supports work/life balance so its not really a con

3.0
Jun 20, 2026
Recommend
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Business Outlook

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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