Principal Engineer, eBay
3+ days a week in office
Leading online marketplace
Job no longer available
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
3+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science plus 15+ years of experience or MS in Computer Science plus 10+ years of hands-on experience in building large-scale distributed systems
- Excellent understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures and algorithms
- Experience in architecting, designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, distributed software systems, storage and database
- Extensive hands-on experience and expertise in in Object-Oriented Design, Distributed Programming, and: C, C++ or Rust
- Drive architecture discussions, produce well-documented design docs, and participate in design and code reviews
- Ensure code quality and maintainability by evolving architecture and tech stack, refactoring, standards and improving build and test systems
What the job involves
- EBay is seeking a Principal Member of Technical Staff for their Cloud Databases and Storage organization, that builds and runs petabyte scale core data platform that powers large scale database, storage, caching and media infrastructure
- This position will have the opportunity to architect, build and operate the next generation distributed database and storage platform that powers some of the most critical systems powering eBay’s global ecommerce business
- You will be responsible for scaling eBay’s core data infrastructure by working closely with other engineers, customers, business partners, and product managers
- You will be building and managing massively scalable database and storage systems for eBay
- As a self-motivated and enthusiastic technical leader of our team, you will collaborate with extremely smart and proficient peers leading and designing data infrastructure using your strong background in distributed systems, storage and large scale database systems
- You will collaborate closely with peers Architects, Engineering leaders and Product Managers to develop innovative solutions that meet functional and non-functional standards and expectations
- As a senior technical leader, you will guide junior and senior engineers in your team and also across other cloud teams in building scalable, high speed, distributed systems and advocate for meeting the design and quality standards
- You will contribute to the design, development, testing, release, triage, bug fix, documentation and rest of the cycles in product development and maintenance
- As a key influencer of the organization, you should bring in new ideas to adapt to technological developments and industry best practices that will create lasting impact for eBay and its customers
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.
Freddie
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)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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