Director of Cloud Platform Services at eBay

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

eBay Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Ecommerce, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 15+ years of progressive industry experience with a deep focus on large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems, and/or cloud engineering
  • 10+ years in senior leadership roles within the technology sector, ideally managing global, geographically distributed software development and operations teams
  • Proven expertise in Software-Defined Infrastructure and Software-Defined Networking
  • Demonstrated experience in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and building highly resilient, scalable systems
  • Experience leveraging AI/ML to drive operational insights, productivity, automation, or efficiency improvements in infrastructure
  • Exceptional ability to lead organizational change

Responsibilities

  • Lead Strategic Transformation: Spearhead the design, development, and evolution of eBay's Cloud Software-Defined Platforms, Infrastructure, and Networking, ensuring our private cloud compute environment is at the cutting edge of performance and scalability
  • Drive Operational Excellence with AI: Champion our Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, leveraging advanced AI/ML techniques to identify new opportunities for global operational efficiency and predictive intelligence across our vast infrastructure
  • Build & Inspire World-Class Teams: Recruit, mentor, and lead a diverse, globally distributed team of infrastructure software engineers. Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation, empowering your team members to achieve their full potential and grow their careers
  • Influence & Execute: Translate high-level business needs into clear, actionable engineering plans. Provide expert technical guidance and leadership, automating processes and enhancing team productivity from ideation through deployment and operations
  • Ensure End-to-End Quality: Own the full software lifecycle instrumentation, from initial requirements gathering to robust software development and seamless deployment, ensuring quality, observability, and scalability are built-in from day one
  • Strategic Collaboration: Partner closely with Cloud Engineering, Operations, Product, and PMO teams to balance resources, optimize project schedules, and ensure transparent communication across all levels of the organization

Skills

Cloud Platforms
Infrastructure
Networking
Private Cloud
AI
Software Engineering
Distributed Systems
Platform Engineering

eBay

Global online marketplace for buying and selling

About eBay

eBay is an online marketplace where individuals and businesses can buy and sell a wide range of products, including electronics, fashion, and collectibles. Users can list items for auction or use the 'Buy It Now' option for immediate purchases. eBay stands out from competitors with its vast selection, user-friendly interface, and strong buyer and seller protections, including free shipping on many items. The company's goal is to facilitate seamless transactions while generating revenue through transaction fees, advertising, and subscription services.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1995Year Founded
$6.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave

Risks

Niche e-commerce platforms like StockX and Poshmark may draw away eBay's customers.
Social media platforms with shopping features could divert traffic from eBay.
Direct-to-consumer brands bypassing marketplaces may reduce eBay's seller base.

Differentiation

eBay offers a unique auction-style listing alongside 'Buy It Now' options.
The platform provides robust buyer and seller protections, enhancing trust in transactions.
eBay's vast product selection includes new, refurbished, and second-hand items.

Upsides

eBay's acquisition of GSI Commerce strengthens its position as a global commerce partner.
The rise of social commerce offers eBay opportunities to integrate social shopping features.
Increased focus on sustainability aligns with eBay's refurbished and second-hand product categories.

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