Nikhil Singh

Member Of Technical Staff at eBay | Software Development, Core Payments

Santa Clara, California, United States

About

As a Software Engineer with 9 years of experience, I have developed a strong foundation in software development, particularly in the areas of core payments. I have worked with eBay and PayPal, two leading companies in the e-commerce industry, where I contributed to the development of new features and tools for enhancing user experience and efficiency. My passion for software engineering stems from my educational background in Computer Science and Information Technology. I hold a Master's degree from Arizona State University and a Bachelor's degree from National Institute of Technology, Patna. I am proficient in Java, MySQL, which have enabled me to deliver high-quality solutions that meet the needs of diverse stakeholders. I am always eager to learn new technologies and explore innovative ways to solve complex problems.

Experience

  • Member of Technical Staff at eBay
    Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

    • Enhanced payment experience for eBay customers by vaulting PayPal payment method, onboarding new payment methods, integrating with new payment processors, and developing cost-saving features. • Streamlined payment process for end users, eliminating the need to log in to third-party apps, attracting more buyers worldwide, and reducing payment costs. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions and drive revenue growth for eBay.

  • Software Engineer 3 at PayPal
    Nov 2020 - Oct 2022 · 2 yrs

    • Developed new features for QR code enabling PayPal as a payment method in third-party applications. • Enhanced user experience post-payment by implementing features to streamline the process. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality.

  • Software Engineer 2 at Shutterfly, Inc.
    Sep 2019 - Nov 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

    working on tooling team for serving photography content for the end users Working on simplifying the photography product making experience for end user convenience

  • Research Assistant at Arizona State University
    Feb 2018 - May 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Developed a Twitter Bot to classify viral tweets as anti or pro, increasing followers and rank. • Utilized Facebook and Twitter APIs to maintain data integrity and visualize breakout patterns. • Conducted community detection on social networking sites based on users' ideologies.

  • Teaching Assistant at Arizona State University
    Aug 2017 - Dec 2017 · 5 mos

    Teach students in computer labs and classes and clarify students’ doubt on the subject ensuring that they got the concepts correct Evaluate students’ assignments, quizzes, exam papers and give feedback to the students on the performance Full Tuition reimbursement with monthly pay as a part of the job