Software Eng

Description:

The Cloud Data Technologies (CDT) team designs, builds, and operates the data infrastructure that powers all of eBay's analytics, AI, and platform experiences. We manage the complete data lifecycle - from ingestion to real-time insights - supporting thousands of internal users and systems globally.

As a Senior MTS Software Engineer, you'll shape the architectural vision and technical strategy for eBay's Core Data Platform, which underpins real-time, batch, and AI workloads across one of the world's largest e-commerce ecosystems. You'll collaborate closely with product, infrastructure, and AI/ML teams to design scalable, intelligent, and cost-efficient data systems that empower developers and analysts alike.

What You Will Accomplish

• Lead the architecture and technical direction for eBay's next-generation Core Data Platform.
• Design and develop distributed backend systems for data processing at massive scale.
• Optimize real-time and batch data services for performance, availability, and cost efficiency.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end data solutions that enable AI, search, and marketplace insights.
• Champion engineering excellence through automation, observability, and reliable service design.
• Mentor engineers and help foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.

What You Will Bring

• 8+ years of experience in backend or distributed systems engineering, ideally within data platform or infrastructure domains.
• Proficiency in Java, Scala, or Go, with strong foundations in algorithms, data structures, and system design.
• Expertise in distributed data systems such as Kafka, Spark, Flink, or HDFS.
• Experience designing and operating large-scale services on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, or private cloud).
• Understanding of data governance, cataloging, and orchestration frameworks.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence technical strategy across diverse teams.