eBay
Overview
At eBay, we’re shaping the way the world shops and sells. Our platform enables millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and reinventing the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts. Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We’re in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet. Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all. About the team and the role Data flows swiftly within our marketplace to support real-time interactions among buyers and sellers worldwide. Our Rheos team provides a fully managed, continuously scaling stream processing and messaging data platform that enables near real-time buyer experiences, seller insights, and a data-driven commerce business. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with deep expertise in data streaming and event-driven systems such as Apache Kafka and Apache Flink. You will develop, build, and operate the core data pipeline infrastructure that underpins eBay’s most critical applications. This role blends platform engineering—developing new features, automation, and tooling—with operational ownership including cluster management, performance optimization, and troubleshooting. You’ll help ensure distributed systems are reliable, scalable, and efficient, collaborating with a world-class team to redefine how information moves through one of the largest commerce platforms in the world. What You Will Accomplish
Build, operate, and optimize eBay’s messaging and streaming platform for 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 enable proactive detection and resolution of problems. Create and maintain documentation, including system designs, runbooks, and best practices to support long-term platform health. What You Will Bring
5+ years of relevant experience 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 experience troubleshooting production issues. Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools like Grafana, Prometheus, and ELK. Experience with Kafka and Flink cluster operations is a 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. Compensation and Benefits
The base pay range for this position is $132,000 - $222,100. Base pay offered may vary depending on location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may include a target bonus and restricted stock units, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and 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 offer of employment is made. If hired, employees will be in an at-will position and the company reserves the right to modify base salary and other compensation programs at any time, including for individual performance or market factors. Additional Information
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, disability, or other legally protected status. If you require accommodation, please contact talent@ebay.com. We will respond to your accommodation request as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to digital accessibility for people with disabilities. The eBay Jobs website uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site, you agree to our use of cookies. View our Privacy Center for more information.
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At eBay, we’re shaping the way the world shops and sells. Our platform enables millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and reinventing the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts. Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We’re in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet. Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all. About the team and the role Data flows swiftly within our marketplace to support real-time interactions among buyers and sellers worldwide. Our Rheos team provides a fully managed, continuously scaling stream processing and messaging data platform that enables near real-time buyer experiences, seller insights, and a data-driven commerce business. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with deep expertise in data streaming and event-driven systems such as Apache Kafka and Apache Flink. You will develop, build, and operate the core data pipeline infrastructure that underpins eBay’s most critical applications. This role blends platform engineering—developing new features, automation, and tooling—with operational ownership including cluster management, performance optimization, and troubleshooting. You’ll help ensure distributed systems are reliable, scalable, and efficient, collaborating with a world-class team to redefine how information moves through one of the largest commerce platforms in the world. What You Will Accomplish
Build, operate, and optimize eBay’s messaging and streaming platform for 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 enable proactive detection and resolution of problems. Create and maintain documentation, including system designs, runbooks, and best practices to support long-term platform health. What You Will Bring
5+ years of relevant experience 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 experience troubleshooting production issues. Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools like Grafana, Prometheus, and ELK. Experience with Kafka and Flink cluster operations is a 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. Compensation and Benefits
The base pay range for this position is $132,000 - $222,100. Base pay offered may vary depending on location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may include a target bonus and restricted stock units, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and 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 offer of employment is made. If hired, employees will be in an at-will position and the company reserves the right to modify base salary and other compensation programs at any time, including for individual performance or market factors. Additional Information
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, disability, or other legally protected status. If you require accommodation, please contact talent@ebay.com. We will respond to your accommodation request as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to digital accessibility for people with disabilities. The eBay Jobs website uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site, you agree to our use of cookies. View our Privacy Center for more information.
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