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# Senior Applied Researcher - Search

- **Company:** eBay Inc.
- **Location:** Kleinmachnow, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Structures, Python (Programming Language), Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Scripting, Spring-boot, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Free and Open-Source Software, Docker, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7fd1e5a672170c80

## About the Role

* A PhD in Computer Science/Engineering or related fields, and/or at least 8 years of experience in the field;
 * Proven track record of applied research and software development in the ML/NLP realm (e.g. publications in top-tier scientific venues, contributions to open-source software projects, etc.);
 * Strong education in computer science (data structures and algorithms, computational complexity analysis) and proficiency with multiple programming languages (Python/Java/Scala/C/C++/scripting languages);
 * Experience with service-oriented architectures and frameworks (e.g. SpringBoot), cloud computing solutions (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.), and databases;
 * Proven ability to work independently and make good decisions with minimal direction;
 * Strong communication skills (fluent English, both verbal and written).