Senior Software Engineer - Cloud DBs
Core
Architect, build, and operate petabyte-scale distributed database platforms powering eBay's global ecommerce infrastructure.
Role type
Senior Software Engineer (Distributed Database Systems)
Builds
Next-generation distributed database platforms and core data infrastructure
Domain
Ecommerce, Distributed Systems, Cloud Databases
Required skills
C++, Java, Python, Scala, distributed systems, storage engines, consensus protocols, high concurrency optimization, system reliability, database internals (WAL, MVCC, lock managers), transaction management, NoSQL and relational databases, cloud environments (Docker/K8S)
Preferred skills
AI tools integration, cross-geo collaboration, asynchronous communication management
Technologies
C++, Java, Python, Scala, Kubernetes, Hadoop, Docker, Raft, Paxos (via careerplan.io/jobs/R0076100-senior-software-engineer-cloud-dbs-at-ebay)
Responsibilities
Drive architectural decisions for core distributed components; implement database internals and optimize for high concurrency; guide junior engineers in building scalable systems; design and deploy features from concept to production; ensure code quality and maintainability through refactoring and standards evolution
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
