MTS 1, Software Engineer, Data Platforms at eBay

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

E-commerce, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

6+ years of professional software engineering experience (or equivalent impact)
Expertise in distributed systems fundamentals (consensus, replication, partitioning, consistency models, fault tolerance) and practical experience building and running such systems in production
Strong coding skills in Java/Python and familiarity with CI/CD
Hands-on with some of: Kafka/Flink, Spark, Delta/Iceberg, Kubernetes, NoSQL/columnar stores
Proven ability to work independently, make sound tradeoffs, and deliver quality outcomes with minimal supervision
Solid debugging, performance analysis, and system design skills

Responsibilities

Independently design, implement, and ship distributed services and features end-to-end (design → code → tests → deploy → operate)
Build core platform capabilities across ingestion, streaming, lakehouse/warehouse, catalog, and governance
Write production-grade code with strong observability (metrics, logs, traces) and SLOs, and participate in on-call for the services you own
Diagnose and resolve performance, scalability, and correctness issues in distributed environments
Contribute design docs for your areas; participate in reviews to uphold reliability, security, and cost best practices
Collaborate with product, infra, and analytics teams to align technical work with business outcomes

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

distributed systemsdata infrastructurecloud data technologiesscalabilityreliabilitymicroservicesdeveloper experience

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement or location for this role?

The position is hybrid and based in Austin or Portland.

What is the salary range or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need 6+ years of professional software engineering experience, expertise in distributed systems fundamentals like consensus, replication, partitioning, consistency models, and fault tolerance, plus strong coding skills and practical experience building and running such systems in production.

What is the company culture like at eBay?

eBay fosters a culture where customers are the compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work; they emphasize collaboration among passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers to create economic opportunity.

What makes a strong candidate for this software engineer role?

A strong candidate can work independently as an expert in distributed systems, with 6+ years of experience designing, implementing, and operating production-grade services end-to-end.

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