Principal Engineer - Data Platforms at eBay

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

E-commerce, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Strong backend infrastructure engineering experience, passionate about building data systems for real-time, batch, and AI systems
Expertise in distributed data processing
Familiarity with Spark, Flink, and other tools in the Hadoop environment (advantageous)
Ability to independently lead complex, high-impact initiatives from conception to production rollout
Experience collaborating with Product Managers to define vision
Architectural leadership skills to own and evolve scalable, secure, maintainable systems aligned with enterprise standards
Proficiency in system design to eliminate duplication, ensure clear responsibility boundaries, and align with business needs and scalability
Commitment to engineering excellence, including clean architecture, modern frameworks, quality gates, design patterns, and coding standards
Experience writing reference implementations, contributing to core libraries, and conducting in-depth code reviews
Skills in cost optimization, resource efficiency, and automation of manual processes
Ability to identify and build reusable components, services, and frameworks
Experience leading migrations of legacy systems to modern architectures and cloud-native paradigms
Strong collaboration skills to drive technical discussions, build consensus across engineering, product, and operational teams

Responsibilities

Independently lead complex, high-impact initiatives across eBay’s Data Platforms, from conception to successful production rollout
Collaborate with Product Managers to define the vision for the data platform at eBay
Own and evolve the architecture for core data platform systems, ensuring scalability, security, maintainability, and alignment with enterprise standards
Design systems to eliminate duplication, ensure clear responsibility boundaries, and align with business needs and future scalability
Champion clean architecture, promote modern frameworks, enforce quality gates, and ensure adherence to design patterns and coding standards
Lead by example: write reference implementations, contribute to core libraries, and conduct in-depth code reviews to influence standards and uplift team capabilities
Propose and drive engineering solutions for cost optimization, reduced operational overhead, improved resource efficiency, and automation of manual processes
Identify opportunities to build reusable components, services, and frameworks that accelerate feature delivery
Lead migrations of legacy systems into modern architectures and cloud-native paradigms with minimal disruption and high impact
Drive complex technical discussions, build consensus across engineering, product, and operational teams, and ensure smooth delivery of cross-functional projects
Handle documentation and governance

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Backend EngineeringData InfrastructureData PlatformsData PipelinesReal-time SystemsBatch ProcessingAI SystemsCloud TechnologiesScalable SystemsData Lifecycle Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location for this Principal Engineer role?

The position is based in Austin, Portland, or Toronto.

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time role.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this Data Platforms Engineer role?

The role requires strong backend infrastructure engineering skills, experience with distributed data processing, and familiarity with Spark, Flink, and Hadoop ecosystem tools. Focus is on building data platforms, not data pipelines.

What does eBay's company culture look like for this team?

eBay fosters a culture where customers are the compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work. The team consists of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers collaborating to innovate in ecommerce.

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