Software Engineer – Engineering Systems at eBay

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

eBay Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
EcommerceIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering and platform operations in a large-scale or enterprise environment
  • Strong programming skills in Java (preferred), with experience in Spring Boot or similar frameworks
  • Bonus for front-end experience (React, Angular, or similar)
  • Experience designing, deploying, and managing applications in Kubernetes and Dockerized environments
  • Solid background in multi-cloud architecture and automation across GCP, AWS, or Azure
  • Familiarity with internal developer platforms and tools like JIRA, GitHub, Artifactory, SonarQube, and related systems
  • Comfortable with monitoring/logging stacks (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or similar)
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain full-stack internal tooling and platforms that improve engineering productivity and automation
  • Develop and support RESTful APIs, microservices, and front-end interfaces that integrate with both third-party and custom-built tools
  • Operate and scale cloud-based infrastructure across GCP, AWS, and Azure; contribute to infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring
  • Implement and support Kubernetes-based containerization workflows, including service deployment and resource optimization
  • Automate infrastructure and operations using tools like Terraform, Helm, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Own the full lifecycle of systems—from requirements gathering to deployment and post-release support
  • Troubleshoot performance and reliability issues across the stack and work on platform hardening
  • Collaborate with product owners, site reliability engineers, and developers to continuously improve platform usability and reliability
  • Contribute to architectural decisions, technical design reviews, and code reviews; mentor junior team members where applicable

Skills

JIRA
Confluence
GitHub Enterprise
Artifactory
SonarQube
Gradle
Airtable
GCP
AWS
Azure
Kubernetes

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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