[Remote] Applied Researcher 2 - Search Ranking

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. eBay is a global ecommerce leader committed to changing the way the world shops and sells. The Applied Researcher 2 will contribute to the Search Ranking and Monetization Team, focusing on building innovative online advertising products and delivering scientific solutions that enhance eBay's advertising program. Responsibilities Seek scientifically valid solutions that deliver real value to eBay customers Build machine learning models and data pipelines to deliver insightful yet practical solutions Work with multiple teams to help promote standard scientific methodologies and processes in your field Present key technical and novel research work in public forums and conferences Skills MS or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or equivalent 0-1 years (with PhD) or 1-3 years (with MS) of industrial experience in a related field Industrial experience with one or more of the following: classification, regression, recommendation systems, targeting systems, ranking systems, fraud detection, online advertising, or related Experience in big data processing, e.g. Hadoop, SQL, Spark Experience with Python or R, and Java or Scala or C/C++ 2 or more related publications in quality conferences or journals Benefits Target bonus Restricted stock units Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits 401(k) eligibility Various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave Company Overview eBay is a global online marketplace enabling users to buy, sell, and auction new or used items across various categories. It was founded in 1995, and is headquartered in San Jose, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship eBay has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 572 in 2025, 883 in 2024, 779 in 2023, 682 in 2022, 748 in 2021, 766 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.