Sr. Software Eng, Data Platforms
Core
Architecting and leading eBay's Core Data platform to build scalable, intelligent, and cost-efficient data infrastructure supporting real-time, batch, and AI systems.
Role type
Senior Staff Software Engineer (Data Platform Architecture)
Builds
End-to-end data lifecycle infrastructure, reusable frameworks, and modernized cloud-native systems for eBay's global commerce platform.
Domain
E-commerce / Distributed Systems / Data Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Large-scale distributed systems design, architectural leadership, system design, Java/Python, infra-as-code, CI/CD, containerization, Kafka/Flink, Spark, Delta/Iceberg, GraphQL/REST APIs, RDBMS/NoSQL, Kubernetes, Airflow
Preferred skills
AI-first frameworks, intelligent monitoring and remediation, cost optimization, legacy modernization
Technologies
Kafka, Flink, Spark, Delta, Iceberg, GraphQL, REST, RDBMS, NoSQL, Kubernetes, Airflow
Responsibilities
Lead architectural vision and technical strategy for core data platform systems; Design scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions; Write reference implementations and conduct in-depth code reviews; Drive cost optimization and resource efficiency; Mentor senior and junior engineers on architecture and problem-solving; Create Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) and documentation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
