Staff Product Designer - Agentic Search jobs at Ebay in United States, Portland

What you will accomplish

• Build and maintain eBay’s homepage/CMS backend engineering and machine learning stack

• Translate requirements to software design and create clean, efficient, extensible, maintainable code.

• Be responsible for a large functional area possessing in-depth knowledge and expertise.

• Influence across domain teams and guiding others towards the right technical decisions

• Design and build scalable, distributed and high-available systems, ensuring high-performant, responsive website and accessibility.

• Provide technical guidance, code review for immediate team and other teams, contribute and review ADRs (Architecture Decision Records), coaching, and mentorship to individual team members within and outside teams.

• Lead engineering support, release, and on-call responsibilities.

• Identify areas in the team applications and integrate flexibility in the design for these areas

• Improving engineering velocity.

What you will bring

• 6+ years of experience in working in JavaScript, GraphQL REST APIs, messaging systems and/or other backend programming languages.

• Hands-on experience building data-driven applications (RDBMS, NoSQL, ElasticSearch)

• A deep understanding of building scalable backend applications.

• Strong experience delivering results in fast-paced environments (agile, TDD, CI/CD)

• Passion for AI technologies (LLMs and Machine Learning)

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

What you will accomplish

• Create world-class, user-centered designs and experiences which solve for customer needs, deliver on business requirements, account for technical feasibility and leverage future trends

• Use your understanding of user-centered design processes and ability to create prototypes and high quality design work to drive product design for end-to-end projects in agile, cross-functional teams

• Operate as a "Co-Founder" within the cross-functional product team by identifying and validating user problems, producing inventive and thoughtful solutions for users and the business, and shipping meaningful product updates that deliver tangible results

• Unite multiple AI-related projects into a cohesive portfolio and end-to-end experience for our customers via collaboration with our design system teams, engineers and multiple product management teams

• Deliver tested solutions via participation in user research, product discovery & testing

• 8+ years of professional experience in product design as an IC design lead working across large cross-domain and cross-functional projects which define an end-to-end customer experience

• An outstanding portfolio which demonstrates a broad range of design and product strategy across web-based and native applications and consumer experiences

• Experience using design thinking methodologies & UCD processes to drive collaboration across agile, cross-functional teams in a large organization

• Hands-on experience driving product and concept development, including generative research, storyboarding, user-journey mapping, competitive analysis, prototyping, qualitative interviews and quantitative testing

• Ability to synthesize ambiguity, bringing industry trends, research, team insights, business priorities, and partner feedback into actionable UX strategy and design execution

• Experience designing AI interfaces or other experience designing with emerging technologies

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

You’ll report directly into the Senior Manager of eBay Live and work closely with cross-functional partners in design, product, engineering, research, and marketing. You will be a primary driver advancing eBay Live to industry leadership by deeply understanding seller pain points, innovating on design solutions, and integrating Live workflows into core selling experiences.

What You'll Accomplish

• Lead design strategy, architecture, and vision for eBay Live seller experiences, enabling retention and growth in a competitive live commerce landscape.

• Drive end-to-end product design, championing service-design methodologies to define and elevate the Live seller journey (onboarding, pre-stream, in-stream, post-stream, business management).

• Collaborate with senior design, product, engineering, content, and research leadership to align roadmaps, optimize workflows, and deliver scalable solutions that benefit sellers and buyers.

• Develop and iterate advanced design prototypes and narratives that bring innovative concepts to life for testing and refinement in partnership with Research and Content teams.

• Partner deeply with content and research peers to ensure seller perspectives, data, and storytelling inform UX strategy and execution across live commerce touchpoints.

• Drive executive-level presentations, storytelling, and crafting of design narratives that clearly communicate opportunities, solutions, and results to senior leadership and stakeholder audiences.

• Advocate for sellers by synthesizing research findings, competitive insights, and internal priorities into actionable UX strategy and design execution.

• Facilitate workshops, user testing, and field research to uncover seller needs, validate hypotheses, and inform design directions.

• Serve as a primary design lead and mentor for cross-team collaboration, contributing to Figma file development, service-design documentation, and process improvement initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years of professional product design experience, with deep expertise in live commerce, marketplace, or high-velocity seller experiences.

• Advanced mastery of Figma, prototyping tools, and interactive design methods, demonstrated through a robust portfolio showcasing end-to-end product design, strategy, and delivery of complex seller-focused solutions across web and native platforms.

• Experience delivering compelling executive-level presentations, storytelling, and clear design narratives to influence senior leaders and drive alignment.

• Demonstrated ability to architect holistic, scalable design systems and drive cross-domain alignment.

• Advanced proficiency in journey mapping, service design documentation, and workshop facilitation.

• Proven success influencing product vision, roadmap prioritization, and organizational advocacy for seller needs in a high-growth environment.

• Track record of building strong partnerships with content and research peers, and collaborating effectively across cross-functional design, product, engineering, and stakeholder communities.

• Experience leading design thinking activities, user-centered research, and qualitative validation within cross-functional squads.

• Inclusive, collaborative approach—building trusted relationships and coaching others to foster innovation within and across teams.

• Commitment to ongoing learning, mentoring, and advancing design excellence.

• Background or deep interest in streaming, live commerce, video-first platforms, or game design.

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

What you’ll accomplish

• Lead design strategy, architecture, and vision for Shipping buyer and seller experiences, enabling global scalability and customer growth.

• Drive end-to-end product design across customer experiences.

• Collaborate with senior design, product, engineering, product marketing, content, and research leadership to align roadmaps, optimize workflows, and deliver scalable solutions that benefit sellers and buyers.

• Develop sophisticated design prototypes and narratives that bring innovative concepts to life for testing and refinement in partnership with Research and Content teams.

• Lead high-level presentations, storytelling, and crafting innovative narratives to effectively convey opportunities, solutions, and outcomes to senior leadership and collaborators.

• Advocate for customers by synthesizing research findings, competitive insights, and internal priorities into actionable UX strategy and design execution.

• Facilitate workshops, user testing, and field research to uncover customer needs, validate hypotheses, and inform design directions.

• Serve as a primary design lead and mentor for cross-team collaboration, contributing to Figma file development, design documentation, and process improvement initiatives.

What you’ll bring

• 10+ years of professional product design experience, e-commerce or marketplace experience is a plus.

• Advanced mastery of Figma, prototyping tools, and interactive design methods, proven through a robust portfolio showcasing end-to-end product design, strategy, and delivery of complex solutions across web and native platforms.

• Experience delivering compelling executive-level presentations, storytelling, and clear design narratives to influence senior leaders and drive alignment.

• Demonstrated ability to design comprehensive, scalable design systems and drive cross-domain alignment.

• Advanced proficiency in journey mapping, service design documentation, and workshop facilitation.

• Proven success influencing product vision, and roadmap prioritization.

• Track record of building strong partnerships with content and research peers, and collaborating effectively across cross-functional design, product, engineering, and stakeholder communities.

• Inclusive, collaborative approach—building positive relationships and mentoring others to develop innovation within and across teams.

• Commitment to ongoing learning, mentoring, and advancing design excellence.

Additional Information

• Locations: Hybrid Portland, OR USA or Toronto, Canada (Travel may be required for workshops, user research, or team activities.)

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

This role focuses on hands-on design work, prototyping, and cross-functional collaboration to improve the end-to-end live seller journey. You will be challenged to balance creativity and usability, using advanced design and prototyping tools, while also building strong partnerships with key stakeholders across disciplines.

What You'll Accomplish

• Contribute to product design and UX for eBay Live seller experiences, focusing on onboarding, event setup, inventory, and post-sale workflows.

• Apply advanced mastery of Figma and prototyping tools to create, iterate, and hand off interactive design assets and user flows.

• Help develop and refine design concepts based on research and feedback from sellers, in close partnership with content and research peers.

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, research, content) to support the delivery of high-quality solutions that drive seller value.

• Participate in user testing, workshops, and field research to validate design decisions and gather insights.

• Present design rationale and solutions to peers and occasionally to senior stakeholders using clear storytelling and narrative techniques.

• Maintain organized and well-documented design files to ensure alignment and smooth handoff within the team.

• Stay curious about trends in live commerce, streaming platforms, and video-first experiences; actively share relevant ideas and inspiration.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of professional product design experience, ideally in ecommerce, live commerce, marketplace, or related seller-facing environments.

• Advance mastery of Figma and prototyping tools, with a portfolio that demonstrates impactful contributions to product design and user experience.

• Strong storytelling skills in presenting design thinking, rationale, and user journeys to team members and stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with content and research peers, integrating insights and narratives into design solutions.

• Experience working with cross-functional partners to deliver end-to-end design solutions.

• Proficiency in workshop participation, user-centered research, and testing to inform design iterations.

• Inclusive, team-oriented mindset, open to feedback and dedicated to continuous personal development.

• Bonus: Experience or strong interest in streaming, live commerce, video-first platforms, or game design.

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

What You Will Accomplish:

• Establish yourself as a leader with vision in the alternative assets space, crafting and advocating for a product strategy that improves investment and collecting experiences, driven by customer needs, business goals, market trends, and competitor insights.

• Collaborate with engineering, develop, research, analytics, marketing, legal, operations, customer support, and business units to successfully deliver on the product roadmap.

• Establish key success metrics, regularly report on product performance, insights, and risks to eBay leadership, ensuring clarity and alignment with business goals.

• Gain the trust of the Collectibles and Goldin engineering teams by deeply understanding backend systems and driving technical decisions that unblock feature development.

• Take ownership of the FinTech and alternative assets ecosystem, ensuring that the voices of collectors and investors are at the forefront of all product decisions across eBay.

What You Will Bring:

• 7 + years experience in product management or strategy consulting, preferably within the fintech, alternative assets, collecting, or investing spaces.

• Confirmed ability to define and complete sophisticated product roadmaps through effective cross-functional collaboration.

• Thrive in an ambiguous environment, influence without authority, and make informed tradeoffs based on incomplete data.

• Demonstrated success in driving innovation and delivering high-quality customer experiences using a structured, customer-centric, and data-driven approach.

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

As a Senior Product Designer on the Seller Experience team, you will play a pivotal role in defining the future of eBay’s selling platform. Your work will intersect with some of the most critical selling jobs to be done including; managing active listings, fulfilling orders, and accelerating sales. You’ll design highly scalable experiences that enable sellers of all sizes and experience levels to thrive on eBay. You’ll balance revolution with evolution to account for sellers’ established behaviors while also identifying opportunities for step function improvement through radical innovation.

This role requires a strong systems thinker, an advocate for seller needs, and a craftsperson with a keen eye for modern, high-quality UX. You should have a proven ability to partner closely with product, engineering, research, content strategy, and brand teams—aligning on a shared vision and collaborating effectively to bring new experiences to life.

• Act strategically to define experience architectures and interaction models that can serve all seller segments across all platforms (web and native).

• Raise the bar for experience quality and attention to detail through compelling interaction, visual, and micro-interaction design.

• Champion the user throughout the product development lifecycle—leveraging research insights, data, and customer feedback to guide decision-making.

• Work “end to end” — from identifying problems to delivering a full and complete product solution — delivering with efficiency and agility.

• Build trusting relationships with your cross-functional partners and engage in healthy debate and trade-off conversations to align the team around a shared vision that balances user needs, business goals, and technical constraints.

• Advocate for inclusive, accessible, and globally relevant design practices that reflect eBay’s diverse customer base and dedication to equitable solutions.

• 5+ years of professional experience designing software or consumer products, demonstrating a hands-on approach to delivering end-to-end user experiences.

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is welcome—what matters most is what you’ve built, how you think, and how you align your team.

• A dedication to craft, demonstrated through competitive analysis, user research, interaction and visual design, prototyping, storytelling, and AI-enhanced design and collaboration techniques.

• Passion for product quality, continuous learning, and crafting experiences that spark emotional engagement and build user trust.

• Rich experience working closely with Designers, Researchers, Content Strategists, Product Managers, Product Marketers, Business Partners, and Developers throughout the product development lifecycle.

• A portfolio that highlights relevant design projects and clearly communicates your design process, explorations, and final outcomes.

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below: