Ebay Senior Software Engineer-Infrastructure 

Ireland, Dublin 

419232924

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the field, focusing on kernel development and cluster automation(build, os/kubernetes upgrade and decommission). You will also drive the implementation of observability practices to monitor, troubleshoot, and ensure the reliability of our infrastructure at scale.

What you will accomplish:

• Design, develop, and maintain a stable, high-performance Linux operating system optimized for the Kubernetes platform, along with the supporting cluster management system.

• Contribute to kernel development and performance tuning to enhance system scalability, reliability, and efficiency; stay up to date with the latest advancements in kernel and security technologies.

• Build high-performance tools and services using Go and Python to support infrastructure automation and diagnostics.

• Develop BPF-based tools for in-depth OS diagnostics and implement Cilium/BPF-based network segmentation and service mesh solutions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate, adopt, and integrate optimized Linux OS distributions across diverse infrastructure environments.

• Implement robust observability frameworks to monitor system health, ensure performance, and support proactive issue resolution at scale.

What you will bring:

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

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with Linux systems, including a strong understanding of Linux kernel development and OS internals—such as process scheduling, memory management, file systems, and networking.

• Proficient in programming with C++, Go, or Python.

• Deep expertise in orchestrating containerized applications and building scalable cluster management systems.

• Skilled at identifying system-level gaps and cross-functional issues, proposing effective solutions, and driving end-to-end resolution.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor team members, manage small projects, and collaborate effectively across teams to drive impactful change.