The posting
At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent 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 Role:
Are you ready to build the infrastructure that powers innovation for a global engineering community? Join the Developer Platform, Productivity & Experience Engineering team within eBay’s Global Technology organization! We are the engine behind eBay's engineering force, building and operating an AI-powered Internal Developer Platform (IDP) that includes continuous delivery, enterprise testing, and low-code tools. Our mission is to remove friction from the software lifecycle so engineers can deliver secure, high-quality software safely and easily.
In this hands-on role, you will modernize and scale eBay’s mission-critical development and staging environments. This is a true builder’s role where your solutions will directly elevate the daily experience of our engineering teams, offering a culture of high ownership, continuous learning, and innovative tools!
What you will accomplish:
- Build platform capabilities that improve how eBay engineers develop, test, and deliver software to production.
- Design scalable backend services and REST APIs using Java or Kotlin within distributed systems.
- Create intuitive frontend experiences with React that make developer workflows easier to use and more self-service.
- Build Kubernetes-based capabilities that improve platform reliability while automating common engineering workflows.
- Reduce friction in the development lifecycle by strengthening shared infrastructure and expanding automation.
- Work directly with engineers across eBay to understand their needs and shape new platform experiences, including applied AI capabilities.
What you will bring:
- Proven hands-on experience designing and building microservices and distributed systems, ideally utilizing Java and Spring Boot.
- Demonstrated frontend development experience using React to build seamless, user-friendly internal tools and platforms.
- Deep technical expertise in Kubernetes and cloud-native infrastructure, with a strong background in operating and scaling complex development environments.
- Robust Python scripting and automation skills, utilized specifically to enhance system reliability and eliminate manual operational overhead.
- A high-ownership, builder mindset with strong fundamentals in platform engineering, scalability, and developer productivity.
- Readiness to work in a collaborative, full-time hybrid environment, participating in standard engineering operational support and team cadences.
- This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States.
Additional Details
The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:
$98,000 - $173,600
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.
Remote roles are not eligible for U.S. visa sponsorship.
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 [email protected]. 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. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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