דרושים Sr Software Engineering Manager ב-איביי ב-Ireland, Dublin

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will help shape the next generation of our Hadoop-based analytics infrastructure. eBay operates one of the world’s largest Hadoop deployments, with . You’ll join a team of passionate engineers who thrive on building at scale and contributing to open-source innovation.

• Lead the design and development of scalable, secure analytics infrastructure aligned with eBay’s platform vision.

• Build and optimize production-grade frameworks and features using Hadoop, Spark, and Iceberg.

• Contribute to open-source projects that advance both eBay and the broader data community.

• Collaborate across engineering teams to drive innovation, resiliency, and performance at massive scale.

• Solve complex system challenges with creativity, data-driven thinking, and technical depth.

• 7+ years of software engineering experience with proven expertise in Java and distributed systems design.

• Strong knowledge of Hadoop ecosystem technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Iceberg, and YuniKorn.

• Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals, performance tuning, and concurrency.

• Experience working in Linux environments with strong networking and troubleshooting skills.

• A collaborative mindset with excellent communication and analytical abilities.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience in the field.

• 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.

What you will accomplish

• Lead the full lifecycle of software projects — from requirements gathering through design, development, testing, and deployment.

• Build and maintain tools that automate network lifecycle management and infrastructure deployment.

• Develop and configure monitoring systems to support network engineering operations.

• Implement new features, fix issues, and maintain high standards of software quality and test coverage.

• Model, manage, and analyze network data to improve automation and operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with engineers across infrastructure, operations, and AI teams to develop innovative solutions.

What you will bring

• 5+ years of software development experience, with at least 3 years in project or functional leadership.

• Proficiency in Go, Java, and Python , with strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines , Docker , Kubernetes , and time-series databases (TSDB).

• Proficient in SDLC protocols, data modeling, and systems integration.

• Working knowledge of UNIX/Linux environments and familiarity with network protocols (TCP/IP, routing, switching).

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience in the field.

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with LLM-based tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude Code) for engineering productivity.

• Experience with Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller or Adobe Flex .

• Strong understanding of network automation, monitoring frameworks , and large-scale distributed systems.

The cool part

• Work on modern automation technologies powering one of the world’s largest e-commerce infrastructures.

• Collaborate with experienced engineers across networking, AI, and systems development.

• Compose eBay’s next-generation network management and monitoring solutions — at global scale.

The role within the Hadoop team involves:

• Scope : Overseeing and enhancing Hadoop-related projects to meet eBay's extensive data scale requirements, creating customer-facing tools, and ensuring smooth integration with other systems.

• Impact : Directly influencing eBay's data strategy by enhancing data processing capabilities, improving system performance, and driving innovation across the organization
  

What you will accomplish:

• Enhance System Availability and Scalability: Spearhead efforts to optimize Hadoop-related projects, ensuring the system is highly available and scalable to meet eBay’s growing data demands. Your work will be pivotal in maintaining uninterrupted service and accommodating future growth, supporting eBay’s strategic objectives.

• Drive High-Impact Projects: Lead initiatives that directly contribute to eBay’s ability to efficiently process and analyze vast amounts of data. Your enhancements will bolster system performance and reliability, vital for sustaining eBay's competitive edge.

• Develop Innovative Solutions: Create and refine customer-facing tools that improve user experience and operational efficiency. Your contributions will streamline data access and management, making it easier for stakeholders to leverage insights.

• Enhance Integration: Ensure seamless integration of Hadoop systems with other platforms, fostering a cohesive data ecosystem. Your work will enable cross-functional teams to reduce the manual work, utilize data insights effectively, driving informed decision-making across the organization.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Strong programming skills in languages commonly used with Hadoop, such as Java, Scala, Python. Knowledge of common algorithms and data structures to write efficient and optimized code.

• 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.

• [Optional]Experience with big data technologies and frameworks, contribution to related open source projects is a plus.

• Build, operate, and optimize ebay messaging and streaming platform, ensuring ssytem reliability, scalability, and high performance.
• Design and develop platform features and automation tools to improve reliability and developer productivity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring minimal downtime. Maintain and improve system monitoring, logging, and alerting.
• Document system design, operational runbooks, and best practices.

• Master's degree in computer science or elated field.
• Proficiency in Java, with good understanding of common design patterns.
• Solid experience with streaming and messaging technologies like Apache Kafka, Apache Flink and Apache Pulsar.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot production issues, experience with monitoring and observability tools like Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, etc.. Experience with Kafka and Flink cluster operations is a big plus.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and containerized environments;
• Familiarity with databases like Oracle, MySQL, Redis.
• Good understanding of distributed system design: high availability, scalability, fault tolerance.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

What you will accomplish:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of our Europe & HIPO vendor collaborators, ensuring strong delivery against liquidation, cure rate, and customer experience targets.

• Translate global recovery goals into tailored regional strategies while expanding coverage into new European markets.

• Supervise governance and compliance, ensuring adherence to GDPR and local collections regulations in partnership with Legal and Risk teams.

• Identify root-cause performance issues through weekly reviews and drive sustainable improvements via monthly and quarterly business reviews.

• Partner closely with global colleagues in APAC to share standard processes and maintain cross-regional coverage and alignment.

• Influence long-term transformation through data-driven insights, process optimizations, and advocacy for modern tools such as AI and automation.

What you will bring:

• 5+ years of experience in vendor management, collections, or financial operations, ideally across European and/or HIPO markets.

• Strong knowledge of European regulatory frameworks affecting collections operations (e.g., GDPR, consumer protection regulations).

• High analytical proficiency with experience using BI tools (Tableau preferred) to interpret large datasets and support decision-making.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convert complex regional insights into clear narratives for leadership and partners.

• Proven track record to work independently across multiple time zones while navigating diverse cultural and operational environments.

• Fluency in English required; proficiency in additional European languages (e.g., German, French, Italian, Spanish) is a plus.