What you will accomplish
Help guide technical decisions for our Austin platform engineering team while remaining active in designing and shipping production software.
Architect scalable microservices and platform APIs using Java or Kotlin to support core developer workflows across eBay.
Evolve Kubernetes platform architecture to improve reliability while strengthening observability and infrastructure scalability.
Build responsive React experiences that streamline internal platform workflows and make tools easier to use independently.
Guide engineers through technical design decisions, code reviews and distributed systems tradeoffs.
Partner with engineering teams across eBay to evolve platform capabilities and integrate applied AI into developer workflows.
What you will bring
Deep platform engineering experience building shared developer platforms or cloud infrastructure at meaningful scale.
8+ years of software engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Strong Java, Spring Boot or Kotlin expertise building production microservices and distributed systems.
Advanced Kubernetes knowledge including controllers, orchestration and platform automation.
Frontend experience with React plus strong Python scripting and automation skills.
Proven technical leadership guiding engineers through complex decisions and mentoring others.
This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States.
Additional Details
The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below
$136,000 - $228,600
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Remote roles are not eligible for U.S. visa sponsorship.
eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at talent@ebay.com. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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