I graduated last month and will start working for Ebay as Software engineer (grad). How is the growth at Ebay and what advice would you give to grow in the company?
Find and work under a good manager. It’ll be an island amidst a sea of mediocrity.
You will find lot to learn for first 1 to 1.5 years. Make sure you leave eBay after that. If you want to grow here, be involved in high visibility projects.
Do you know what team yet?
Yes! I’ve worked with them previously as intern
If you're Indian, you'll fit right in. If not, you'll be looking in a year. eBay engineering is 95% Indian. Folks outside of Indians don't usually stay long. I used to think it was the same case every where until I left. Nothing against Indians but just wish it was more diversified.
According to the D&I numbers that was released eBay has more than 50% Americans in workforce.
You both are kinda correct. Ebay has more indians in product teams but at the same time, there are a lot of local folks in marketing, business and analytics. That balances the overall number
Can you share the offer details?
Do extracurricular activities with other indians instead of work during and after work. Be incompetent.
Avg talent on eBay has rapidly declined in recent years. As long as you get along with folks and are competent and hardworking you can grow rapidly.