eBay
Software Engineer 2
San Jose
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
The bottom of this range ($137,669) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $152,797. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $187,075 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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Green-card follow-through: 93%
Files H-1B transfers
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About the role
- eBay, Inc. seeks Software Engineer 2 in San Jose, CA
Responsibilities
- Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers - and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics or a closely related field.
- Knowledge or experience of object-oriented programming languages (Java, Python) and related frameworks (Springboot)
- Knowledge or experience with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum) and ability to work with cross-functional teams
- Knowledge or experience with DevOps practices and software version control system (Git, Jenkin, CI/CD)
- Knowledge or experience with RESTful API design principles and backend service development
- Knowledge or experience with distributed data streaming frxameworks (Kafka, Spark)
- Knowledge or experience with system observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus) to monitor application performance and configure alerts for maintaining system reliability
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at talent@ebay.com.
- We use cookies to enhance your experience and may use AI tools for administrative tasks in the hiring process.
Compensation
- $137,669.00-196,500.00 per annum.
- 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).
- If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Benefits
- Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Company info
- At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader - we're changing the way the world shops and sells.
- 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.
- Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world.
Equal opportunity
- eBay is an equal opportunity employer.
- We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
This listing is sourced directly from eBay's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.