Software Engineer Streaming/Messaging

Job Summary

At eBay, were more than a global ecommerce leader - we re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.

Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers - and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

What you will accomplish

• Build, operate, and continuously improve eBay s messaging and streaming platforms to ensure reliability, scalability, and high performance.
• Design and develop the streaming lakehouse storage system that supports large-scale data processing and analytics.
• Reduce downtime by proactively identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues.
• Strengthen observability through improved monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.
• Collaborate with global engineering partners to deliver resilient distributed systems.
• Grow expertise in advanced streaming, storage, and distributed system technologies.

What you will bring

• Strong foundation in computer science, including algorithms, operating systems, networking, and databases.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language: Java, Rust, or C++.
• Deep understanding of message middleware (e.g., Kafka, Pulsar, RocketMQ).
• Familiarity with lakehouse table formats such as Apache Iceberg, Apache Paimon, or Apache Fluss.
• Ability to work effectively within a global team environment.
• (Nice to have) Experience designing and implementing distributed systems.
• (Nice to have) Familiarity with storage engines such as RocksDB or LevelDB and database storage internals.
• (Nice to have) Contributions to relevant open-source projects.

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