Principal MTS– Distributed Data Platform
Core
Lead the architecture and evolution of a large-scale distributed data platform powering real-time and batch data use cases for eBay's global ecommerce operations.
Role type
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic scope
Builds
Foundational platform systems for data production, management, and consumption
Domain
Ecommerce, Distributed Systems, Data Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Distributed systems architecture, High-scale streaming systems, Systems programming (Java/Python/Go), Platform scalability, Operational excellence, Automation and AI-assisted workflows, Mentorship
Preferred skills
Event-driven architectures, Real-time data processing, Data lifecycle management, Metadata systems
Technologies
Java, Python, Go
Responsibilities
Define and drive architecture for distributed data platforms, Lead design of core platform capabilities, Build systems for data reliability and consistency, Drive platform scalability and cost efficiency, Introduce automation and AI-assisted workflows, Establish operational foundations (observability, SLOs), Partner with engineering teams, Mentor senior engineers
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic scope
