MTS 2 - Distributed Databases
Core
Design, build, and operate petabyte-scale, highly available distributed database platforms powering eBay's global marketplace.
Role type
Senior IC distributed database engineer
Builds
Production-grade distributed data platforms and database systems
Domain
E-commerce, Distributed Systems, Database Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Distributed systems design, Database fundamentals, Storage systems, Transaction management, Consensus protocols, C++/Java/Python/Scala, Kubernetes, Cloud-native environments, Performance tuning, System debugging
Preferred skills
AI-assisted engineering tools, Open-source evaluation, Technical documentation, Cross-team collaboration
Responsibilities
Design and implement critical components for distributed database platforms, Solve complex engineering problems in storage, transactions, and consensus, Diagnose and resolve production issues across software and infrastructure layers, Build prototypes and conduct performance benchmarks, Contribute to architectural decisions and technical designs, Mentor and guide other engineers through code reviews and design discussions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
