דרושים Senior Software Engineer Data Platforms ב-איביי ב-Ireland, Dublin

• Design and maintain scalable IAM and Kubernetes RBAC solutions to govern secure access for users and services.

• Build automation and diagnostic tools in Go and Java to streamline platform operations and boost reliability.

• Partner with global security teams to embed regulatory requirements such as NYDFS and GDPR into development workflows.

• Architect observability frameworks that deliver deep visibility into application health and security posture.

• Identify and close system-level gaps to improve platform resilience and security compliance.

• Champion secure design principles and operational excellence across the cloud platform.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Linux systems, including deep knowledge of kernel internals (scheduling, memory management, file systems, networking).

• Strong programming skills in C++, Go, or Python.

• Proven experience with IAM systems and Kubernetes RBAC; understanding of compliance frameworks such as GDPR and NYDFS.

• Expertise in managing containerized workloads and building scalable, secure cloud systems.

• Problem-solver with the ability to identify cross-functional issues and drive end-to-end resolutions.

• Experience mentoring others, leading small-scale initiatives, and collaborating across teams.

• Security-first mindset in both design and operations.

About the role

Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring minimal downtime. Maintain and improve system monitoring, logging, and alerting.

What you will bring

• A validated, successful track record of 5+ years with strong programming skills in either Java or Scala.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Apache Spark’s internals, including Catalyst optimizer, Tungsten execution engine, shuffle mechanics, AQE, and memory management.

• Solid understanding of file formats like Apache Parquet and table formats such as Apache Iceberg，Delta or Apache Hudi internals, including snapshots, manifests, partition specs, and table metadata.

• Familiarity with Linux/Unix systems, including shell scripting and system commands. Understanding of networking principles, as Hadoop often operates in distributed environments. Overall, the candidate is expected to have analytical skills to tackle complex distributed system challenges and optimize solutions.

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skill on both defect and performance issue resolution.

• Good team player and able to work with global team

Plus Points

• Contribution to related open source projects like Apache Spark/Iceberg

• Experience in designing and implementing distributed systems.

• Good understanding of other Hadoop related projects including HDFS/HBase/Yarn

The cool part

• Shape the future of eBay’s Hadoop ecosystem and big-data infrastructure.

• Work at global scale, driving analytics that power millions of eBay experiences.

• Join a culture that encourages open-source contribution, innovation, and collaboration.

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What you will accomplish

• Lead the architecture and technical direction for eBay’s next-generation Core Data Platform.

• Design and develop distributed backend systems for data processing at massive scale.

• Optimize real-time and batch data services for performance, availability, and cost efficiency.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end data solutions that enable AI, search, and marketplace insights.

• Champion engineering excellence through automation, observability, and reliable service design.

• Mentor engineers and help foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.

What you will bring

• 8+ years of experience in backend or distributed systems engineering, ideally within data platform or infrastructure domains.

• Proficiency in Java, Scala, or Go , with strong foundations in algorithms, data structures, and system design.

• Expertise in distributed data systems such as Kafka, Spark, Flink, or HDFS.

• Experience designing and operating large-scale services on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, or private cloud).

• Understanding of data governance, cataloging, and orchestration frameworks .

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence technical strategy across diverse teams.

The cool part

• Shape the future of eBay’s global Core Data Platform, enabling real-time AI and analytics innovation.

• Solve complex data challenges at global scale with a team passionate about performance and resilience.

• Work in a culture that values craftsmanship, diversity, and open-source collaboration.

• The design, development, and maintenance of traffic management solutions.

• Optimize network protocols, configurations, and Points of Presence (PoP).

• Develop and implement advanced caching strategies to improve system efficiency.

• Develop high-performance applications in C++ and Go.

• Deploy and manage scalable systems on Kubernetes.

• Implement observability tools and practices to monitor system performance and health.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate networking solutions.

• Monitor and analyze traffic patterns and security threats.

• Contribute to and lead open-source projects.

• Innovate and develop patented technologies to improve network capabilities.

• Stay updated with the latest developments in network technologies, security practices, and software development.

• Identify gaps and issues across systems and functional areas, proposes solutions, and drives those resolutions.

• Champion best practices and advanced concepts and impact the business by delivering solutions that address business needs.

• Lead and empower others, taking responsibility for small projects and collaborating across functional teams to influence change.

• Actively seek feedback and ways to improve team performance and projects, demonstrating strong communication skills.

• At least 5 years of experience in cloud networking or traffic management.

• Strong programming skills in C++ and Go.

• Experience with TCP/IP networking

• Familiarity with TCP, SSL and HTTP Protocols.

• Expertise in using Kubernetes for orchestrating containerized applications.

• Experience with observability tools and practices.

• Experience with Envoy for traffic control.

• Experience contributing to and leading open-source projects.

• Certifications in networking, Kubernetes, cyber security, or related fields.

• Experience in a high-traffic, large-scale environment.

• Familiarity with additional programming languages, including Java, or frameworks.

• Proficiency in Agile development methodologies.

• Experience in patent creation and innovation.

• Experience in implementing caching strategies and optimizing PoPs.

What you will accomplish:

• Proactive Monitoring : Continuously monitor the health of eBay's critical services to identify and address potential issues before they escalate.

• Solution Development : Collaborate with Architecture, Engineering, and Operations teams to develop solutions that ensure high site availability, reliability and performance.

• Collaborative Problem Solving : Work closely with partner teams to resolve recurring technical issues, onboard new alerts, and develop high-quality Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Enhance Monitoring Tools : Build and improve tools for monitoring and mitigating site incidents, and conduct reliability audits and tests to strengthen eBay’s reliability and incident management capabilities.

• Incident Management

What you will bring:

• 3-5 years of professional experience in software engineering, ideally in backend or platform teams

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Go, Python)

• Strong incident management and leadership skills, with excellent technical triage and troubleshooting abilities, especially during crises.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms, container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code tools

• Experience with observability stacks (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, OpenTelemetry)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

: As part of the operation staff members of the SEC work a fixed shift. This position is for a day shift (7:00 AM to 5:00 PM) in our Dublin, Ireland location. Team members will work four days in a row in 10 hour shifts, with no on call responsibilities.