Senior Software Engineer, eBay
Edge Security
Leading online marketplace
Open for applications
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of professional software development experience, specifically in security solutions
- Proficient in Java development and familiar with the Spring.IO framework
- Strong understanding of network security concepts such as PKI, X509 Certificate, SSL/TLS, HTTPS, and cryptographic theories
- Knowledge of modern commercial networking topologies (e.g., CDN, PoP, Gateways, software load balancing)
- Mastery Kubernetes usage. Experience in developing Kubernetes controllers is a big plus
- Proficiency in RDBMS and NoSQL databases
- Familiarity with observability tools and practices (e.g., Clickhouse, Grafana, Open Search, Kibana)
- Familiarity with messaging queues (e.g. Kafka)
- Agile Development Practices
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Proficiency in Golang is a plus
What the job involves
- The eBay Platform Security Team is seeking full-time software engineers to develop security platform solutions
- Our team handles critical security measures for both external and internal applications, and we are spearheading the transition to next-generation infrastructure
- We invite you to contribute to complex, large-scale platforms, engage with top-tier systematic designs and implementations, and collaborate with world-class experts and talented engineers
- Design, implement, operate, and maintain the Certificate Management and Edge Security systems
- Develop new features and improvements for the state-of-the-art Certificate Management Service
- Operate and maintain the Certificate Management Service to meet eBay’s extensive business needs
- Build and implement security solutions at the edge layer, including rate limiting, bot mitigation, and security policies
- Maintain the edge security solutions to support eBay’s extensive business requirements
Our take
Founded in 1995 as an online auction platform primarily catering to collectibles, eBay quickly emerged as a pioneer in connecting buyers and sellers in the digital realm. This early success propelled eBay to become to globally recognized leader it is today.
In the present landscape, eBay competes with industry giants like Amazon within the C2C eCommerce sector. However, eBay distinguishes itself by fostering an environment where businesses can cultivate and promote their brands on the platform, offering a tailored, community-driven experience for both sellers and buyers. By championing small businesses, eBay attracts sellers and socially conscious consumers, positioning itself in stark contrast to Amazon's corporate image.
The rising consumer interest in sustainability has presented economic opportunities for eBay, particularly as younger demographics gravitate toward purchasing pre-owned items. in response, eBay has directed its marketing efforts toward Gen Z customers and formed partnerships with cultural phenomena like Love Island, further solidifying its appeal among contemporary audiences.
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Insights
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13% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive health and wellness program designed to meet your unique needs.
- We strive to provide programs that help support both mind and body, including quality healthcare insurance, wellness programs and preventative care.
- Stock Purchase Plans
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Stock Awards
- Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
- Credit Union Memberships
- Balancing work & life - eBay believes in providing you with the opportunity to be your best self in your professional and personal life. In addition to supporting flexible workstyles including hybrid and remote, eBay offers 4 weeks of paid sabbatical time for every 5 years of service
- Giving back to our community - We provide our employees around the globe with opportunities to have a positive impact on their local communities. Through the eBay Foundation, our company matches donations to eligible nonprofits up to $10,000 per employee per year. And our employee-led volunteer groups organize local giving and volunteering activities throughout the world
Company HQ
Greylands, San Jose, CA
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Leadership
Jamie Iannone
(CEO, not founder)Studied at Princeton and Stanford University. Held executive roles at Walmart, Barnes & Noble, and The Children's Place, before becoming CEO of eBay in April 2020.
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