eBay · 1 week ago
Staff Software Engineer - Streaming
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$132K/yr - $222K/yreBay is a global ecommerce leader committed to changing the way the world shops and sells. They are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design and develop a streaming lakehouse storage system, while also managing the messaging and streaming infrastructure to ensure reliability and performance for mission-critical applications.
AuctionsE-CommerceInternetMarketplaceRetail
Responsibilities
Build, operate, and optimize eBay messaging and streaming platform, ensuring system reliability, scalability, and high performance
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring minimal downtime. Maintain and improve system monitoring, logging, and alerting
Design and develop the streaming lakehouse storage system
Qualification
Required
Solid foundation in computer science, with knowledge of algorithm design, operating systems, computer networks, databases, and other related fundamentals
Proficiency in at least one programming language among Java, Rust, or C++
In-depth understanding of the implementation principles of message middleware such as Kafka, Pulsar, or RocketMQ
Familiarity with the design and implementation of Lakehouse table formats like Apache Iceberg, Apache Paimon, or Apache Fluss
Great teammate and able to work with a global team
Preferred
Experience in designing and implementing distributed systems
Familiarity with the design and implementation of storage engines such as RocksDB or LevelDB
Understanding of the implementation principles of database storage systems
Contributions to relevant open-source projects
Benefits
Target bonus
Restricted stock units
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
401(k) eligibility
Various paid time off benefits
PTO
Parental leave
Company
eBay
eBay is a global online marketplace enabling users to buy, sell, and auction new or used items across various categories.
Founded in 1995
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.16BKey Investors
Benchmark
2022-11-07Post Ipo Debt· $1.15B
1998-09-24IPO
1998-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Jamie Iannone
CEO
Alex Kazim
VP, GM eBay Services
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