Software Engineer, eBay
Network Traffic
Leading online marketplace
Job no longer available
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- Demonstrated ability in cloud networking or traffic management
- Strong programming skills in C++ and Go
- Experience with TCP/IP networking
- Familiarity with TCP, SSL and HTTP Protocols
- Expertise in using Kubernetes for orchestrating containerized applications
- Experience with observability tools and practices
Desirable
- Experience with Envoy for traffic control
- Experience contributing to and leading open-source projects
- Certifications in networking, Kubernetes, cyber security, or related fields
- Experience in a high-traffic, large-scale environment
- Familiarity with additional programming languages, including Java, or frameworks
- Proficiency in Agile development methodologies
- Experience in patent creation and innovation
- Experience in implementing caching strategies and optimizing PoP
What the job involves
- EBay’s traffic engineering team is responsible for building and managing platforms that currently handle all of eBay public and private site traffic
- As a part of the traffic engineering team, the ideal candidate will collaborate with multi-functional engineering teams to deliver the platform and contribute to open source projects
- The candidate 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
- The design, development, and maintenance of traffic management solutions
- Optimize network protocols, configurations, and Points of Presence (PoP)
- Develop and implement sophisticated caching strategies to improve system efficiency
- Develop high-performance applications in C++ and Go
- Deploy and run scalable systems on Kubernetes
- Implement observability tools and practices to monitor system performance and health
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams to integrate networking solutions
- Monitor and analyze traffic patterns and security threats
- Contribute to and lead open-source projects
- Innovate and develop patented technologies to improve network capabilities
- Stay updated with the latest developments in network technologies, security practices, and software development
- Identify gaps and issues across systems and functional areas, proposes solutions, and drives those resolutions
- Champion best practices and advanced concepts and impact the business by delivering solutions that address business needs
- Lead and empower others, taking responsibility for small projects and collaborating across functional teams to influence change
- Actively seek feedback and ways to improve team performance and projects, demonstrating strong communication skills
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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