Software Engineer, eBay
Cloud Platform
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
- We are seeking an experienced K8s engineer to join our dynamic team at eBay in Dublin, Ireland
- This role requires a solid understanding of containers and Kubernetes, proficiency in programming languages such as Go, and Python
- The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the field, focusing on designing, developing, deploying, and operating a self-service platform that enables collaborative lifecycle management of applications that underpin eBay products and services
- Minimum 5+ years of Go programming experience
- 8+ years’ experience implementing large scale, distributed, high availability, fault-tolerant systems and infrastructure in a production environment and delivering products in a multi-functional team environment
- Experience with Kubernetes as an administrator (or related cloud infrastructure and cloud-native technologies), experience in Developing with Kubernetes and/or building Kubernetes controllers highly desirable
- High standards for development quality, especially on unit testing, TDD / BDT, and automated testing
- Extensive experience in multi-threaded and concurrency programming: deadlock, starvation, thread allocation, thread safety, concurrency design patterns
- Deep understanding of API design and RESTful principles, experience in building web services at scale
- Experience in participating in open-source standards and contributing to open source
Desirable
- Experience contributing to open-source projects
- Certifications in Kubernetes, lifecycle management or related fields
- Understanding Application lifecycle management, CI/CD is a plus
- Experience in a high-traffic, large-scale environment
- Familiarity with additional programming languages or frameworks
- Proficiency in Agile development methodologies
What the job involves
- Lead and collaborate with internal customers and partners to deliver key business outcomes
- Design, implement and manage modern cloud-native products and services that provide key competitive advantages for eBay
- Ensure that cloud products are reliable, efficient and meet eBay security and operational standards
- Adapt the latest open-source tools and technologies for use in the eBay context
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
Articles
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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