Process
The hiring process was smooth.
We were asked many questions on the Java language, specifically about how to improve scalability and reliability.
Not much was asked on algorithms.
The entire process was okay, and things were fine.
Typical questions included:
- Explain OOPS concepts.
- Explain the difference between overloading and overriding.
- Discuss exceptions and their types.
- Why do you want to work at eBay?
Questions
What is the use of the final keyword in Java and some basic questions on multithreading?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 22 interview experiences for the eBay Software Engineer II role in United States.
Success Rate
64%
Pass Rate
eBay's interview process for their Software Engineer II roles in the United States is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive73%
Neutral18%
Negative9%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for eBay's Software Engineer II interview process in United States.
eBay Work Experiences
1.0
Biased Culture, Poor Review
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
April 21, 2015
Pros: Good work-life balance.
Some smart people.
Cons: Biased culture,
politics,
problematic performance review,
lack of diversity.
1.0
A lot of politics. It's very difficult for good people to thrive
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
August 19, 2013
Pros: Ebay as a company is great, with a great vision.
Higher-level management is awesome.
Cons: There is a lot of politics, especially in the checkout team. Managers at a low level are cheap and have no good technical knowledge. Expectations are very high. There is no work-life balance.
5.0
Great company.
Good culture
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
September 22, 2016
Pros: Great company. Good culture. Nice coworkers. They have all standard benefits. A lot of opportunities to learn. Free tuition reimbursement is generous.
Cons: No extra perks like free lunch or free snacks. The campus overall is not really interesting. The buildings are too old. The workplace is quite cramped.
- 1.0Biased Culture, Poor ReviewSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesApril 21, 2015Pros: Good work-life balance. Some smart people.Cons: Biased culture, politics, problematic performance review, lack of diversity.
- 1.0A lot of politics. It's very difficult for good people to thriveSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesAugust 19, 2013Pros: Ebay as a company is great, with a great vision. Higher-level management is awesome.Cons: There is a lot of politics, especially in the checkout team. Managers at a low level are cheap and have no good technical knowledge. Expectations are very high. There is no work-life balance.
- 5.0Great company. Good cultureSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 22, 2016Pros: Great company. Good culture. Nice coworkers. They have all standard benefits. A lot of opportunities to learn. Free tuition reimbursement is generous.Cons: No extra perks like free lunch or free snacks. The campus overall is not really interesting. The buildings are too old. The workplace is quite cramped.
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