Traffic Software Engineer, eBay
$95.2-168.7k
Leading online marketplace
Open for applications
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$95.2-168.7k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- Hands-on development experience with strong analytical skills
- Familiarity and proven understanding of networking technologies like BGP, anycast is a must, experience with TCP/IP networking and familiarity with TCP, SSL and HTTP Protocols
- Hands-on experience with various programming languages like C/C++, GoLang, Python to build the system and also build automation around it for better observability and remediation, any experience with kernel programming and experience with Python, Javascript and Java is a plus!
- Distributed systems with design and implementation of network communication
- Multi-threaded programming: Telemetry infrastructure to accumulate and export statistical information
- Excellent debugging and triaging skills and strong expertise in agile development
- Familiarity with ISTIO, Envoy is a plus
What the job involves
- We are the eBay Traffic Engineering team!
- We are seeking an expert Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at eBay
- Our team is responsible for building and managing platforms that currently handle all of eBay public and private site traffic
- As a member of the traffic engineering team, you will collaborate with multi-functional engineering teams to deliver the platform and contribute to open-source projects
- You will be working on building a very resilient distributed system at eBay’s edges that can proxy eBay traffic and also eBay’s service mesh for all of our services with unparalleled observability
- Collaborate with multi-functional engineering teams to deliver the platform and contribute to open-source projects
- Work on building a very resilient distributed system at eBay’s edges that can proxy all eBay traffic and also eBay’s service mesh for all of our services with unparalleled observability
- Work with other developers in different phases of system development
- Build and debug large scale distributed systems and help with observability and monitoring of the system
- Contribute your knowledge and experience of the networking topology (TCP and HTTP stack) to solve any network related issues encountered by the system, deploying and troubleshooting large scale infrastructure
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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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
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
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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