Software Engineer, eBay
Streaming/Messaging
$132-222.1k
Leading online marketplace
Be an early applicant
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$132-222.1k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with deep expertise in data streaming and event-driven systems such as Apache Kafka and Apache Flink
- A Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong proficiency in Java and common design patterns
- Hands-on experience with streaming and messaging technologies such as Apache Kafka, Flink, and Pulsar
- Proven problem-solving skills and expertise in troubleshooting production issues
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools like Grafana, Prometheus, and ELK
- Experience with Kafka and Flink cluster operations is a significant plus
- Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and containerized environments
- Familiarity with databases such as Oracle, MySQL, and Redis
- Deep understanding of distributed system design principles, including high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance
What the job involves
- Our Rheos team (from the Ancient Greek for current, stream, or flow) provides the fully managed, continuously scaling stream processing and messaging data platform that enables near real-time buyer experiences, seller insights, and a data-driven commerce business
- In this role, you will develop, build, and operate the core data pipeline infrastructure that underpins eBay’s most critical applications
- This position blends platform engineering—developing new features, automation, and tooling—with operational ownership including cluster management, performance optimization, and troubleshooting
- You’ll play a key role in ensuring our distributed systems are reliable, scalable, and efficient, while collaborating with a world-class team to redefine how information moves through one of the largest commerce platforms in the world
- You'll build, operate, and continuously optimize eBay’s messaging and streaming platform, delivering reliability, scalability, and high performance at global scale
- Develop and implement new functionalities on the platform and automation tools to boost system resilience and improve developer efficiency
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues with a focus on minimizing downtime and maintaining business continuity
- Strengthen system monitoring, logging, and alerting to ensure proactive detection and resolution of problems
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including system designs, operational runbooks, and best practices to support long-term platform health
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, 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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