eBay
Overview
Senior Software Engineer - Streaming role at
eBay . At eBay, data flows swiftly within our marketplace to support real-time buyer experiences and data-driven commerce. The Rheos team provides a fully managed, continuously scaling stream processing and messaging data platform enabling real-time interactions across buyers and sellers worldwide. This role blends platform engineering with operational ownership to ensure our distributed systems are reliable, scalable, and efficient. What You Will Accomplish
Build, operate, and continuously optimize eBay’s messaging and streaming platform, delivering reliability, scalability, and high performance at global scale. Develop and implement new functionalities on the platform and automation tools to boost system resilience and improve developer efficiency. Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues with a focus on minimizing downtime and maintaining business continuity. Strengthen system monitoring, logging, and alerting to ensure proactive detection and resolution of problems. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including system designs, operational runbooks, and best practices to support long-term platform health. What You Will Bring
5+ years of relevant experience along with a Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience). Strong proficiency in Java and common design patterns. Hands-on experience with streaming and messaging technologies such as Apache Kafka, Flink, and Pulsar. Proven problem-solving skills and expertise in troubleshooting production issues. Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools like Grafana, Prometheus, and ELK. Experience with Kafka and Flink cluster operations is a significant plus. Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and containerized environments. Familiarity with databases such as Oracle, MySQL, and Redis. Deep understanding of distributed system design principles, including high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance. The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below: $132,000 - $222,100 Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Please see the Talent Privacy Notice for information regarding how eBay handles your personal data collected when you use the eBay Careers website or apply for a job with eBay. eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at talent@ebay.com. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. The eBay Jobs website uses cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing to browse the site, you agree to our use of cookies. Visit our Privacy Center for more information.
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Senior Software Engineer - Streaming role at
eBay . At eBay, data flows swiftly within our marketplace to support real-time buyer experiences and data-driven commerce. The Rheos team provides a fully managed, continuously scaling stream processing and messaging data platform enabling real-time interactions across buyers and sellers worldwide. This role blends platform engineering with operational ownership to ensure our distributed systems are reliable, scalable, and efficient. What You Will Accomplish
Build, operate, and continuously optimize eBay’s messaging and streaming platform, delivering reliability, scalability, and high performance at global scale. Develop and implement new functionalities on the platform and automation tools to boost system resilience and improve developer efficiency. Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues with a focus on minimizing downtime and maintaining business continuity. Strengthen system monitoring, logging, and alerting to ensure proactive detection and resolution of problems. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including system designs, operational runbooks, and best practices to support long-term platform health. What You Will Bring
5+ years of relevant experience along with a Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience). Strong proficiency in Java and common design patterns. Hands-on experience with streaming and messaging technologies such as Apache Kafka, Flink, and Pulsar. Proven problem-solving skills and expertise in troubleshooting production issues. Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools like Grafana, Prometheus, and ELK. Experience with Kafka and Flink cluster operations is a significant plus. Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and containerized environments. Familiarity with databases such as Oracle, MySQL, and Redis. Deep understanding of distributed system design principles, including high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance. The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below: $132,000 - $222,100 Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Please see the Talent Privacy Notice for information regarding how eBay handles your personal data collected when you use the eBay Careers website or apply for a job with eBay. eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at talent@ebay.com. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. The eBay Jobs website uses cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing to browse the site, you agree to our use of cookies. Visit our Privacy Center for more information.
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