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At eBay, we're 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.
Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work - every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.
Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers - and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
*This role cannot offer any sort of visa sponsorship.*
About the Team
The Developer Platform, Productivity & Experience Engineering team within eBay's Global Technology organization builds and operates eBay's AI/ML-powered Internal Developer Platform (IDP).
Our portfolio includes:

• Continuous Delivery platform
• Enterprise Testing platform
• AI-driven no-code/low-code developer tools
• Software Engineering Intelligence platform
• Developer Productivity and Engineering Velocity platforms

Our mission is to remove friction from the software development and delivery lifecycle and enable engineers to deliver secure, high-quality software quickly and safely at scale.
About the Role
We are hiring Senior Platform Engineers to modernize and scale eBay's development and staging environments - mission-critical infrastructure that underpins software delivery and forms a core foundation of our Internal Developer Platform (IDP).
Instability in development environments directly impacts pipeline success and developer productivity. In this role, you will drive reliability improvements, reduce systemic friction, and ensure our infrastructure scales securely and efficiently as eBay grows.
What you will accomplish

• Design and build microservices (Java / Spring Boot) that extend and integrate with eBay's IDP
• Develop intuitive front-end experiences for the Internal Developer Platform using React
• Build, operate, and scale Kubernetes-based development environments
• Design automated, reproducible, and highly reliable dev/staging infrastructure
• Reduce pipeline failures caused by environment dependencies
• Drive automation and operational excellence through Python scripting
• Strengthen the scalability, resilience, and performance of eBay's Internal Developer Platform

What you will bring

• Proven experience building microservices using Java / Spring Boot
• Frontend development experience with React
• Strong Python scripting and automation skills
• Deep expertise in Kubernetes and cloud-native infrastructure
• Strong distributed systems and platform engineering fundamentals
• High ownership mindset with focus on reliability, scalability, and developer productivity

This is a hands-on Platform Engineering role focused on designing and building critical developer infrastructure - not a QE, administrator, or support role.
You will also be expected to:

• Work closely w/ colleagues in different functional groups and remote offices
• Enjoy being on a team of motivated, collaborative, high-achievers
• Communicate optimally within your team and across teams.
• Identify project risks, quantify risk/benefit relationships, and provide alternative solutions as well as risk mitigation.

Education:
BS/Master's Degree or Equivalent.
Benefits:
Benefits are an essential part of your total compensation for the work you do every day. Whether you're single, in a growing family, or nearing retirement, eBay offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs to meet your needs. Including maternal & paternal leave, paid sabbatical, and plans to help ensure your financial security today and in the years ahead because we know feeling financially secure during your working years and through retirement is important.
Here at eBay, we love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. So, being diverse and inclusive isn't just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you feel eBay is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work.. To learn about eBay's Diversity & Inclusion click here: https://www.ebayinc.com/our-company/diversity-inclusion/
*This role cannot offer any sort of visa sponsorship.*
Additional Details
The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:
$118,800 - $188,000
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Remote roles are not eligible for U.S. visa sponsorship.
eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at talent@ebay.com. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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