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.About the team and role:We are the Selling Engineering Team at eBay! We are seeking a dedicated, creative, and hard-working Senior Software Development Lead to help drive a highly skilled backend engineering team. In this role, you will architect, design, and develop innovative, high-performance, highly available software in the form of web services and applications across various device form factors. These solutions enable business sellers worldwide to onboard, manage inventory and listings, and grow their business on one of the world’s largest global marketplaces.This position is vital to improving eBay's selling experience and delivering meaningful impact to sellers globally.You will play a key role in driving the adoption of AI, improving code quality, elevating engineering best practices, and helping build the next generation of eBay’s selling platform.Strong technical leadership, a collaborative mindset, high energy, and a focus on performance, reliability, scalability, and accuracy are essential, as this work sits at the very top of the funnel for eBay’s global e-commerce ecosystem.What you will accomplish:Provide technical leadership in designing cross–data center distributed, fault-tolerant, highly available, and performant web services and applicationsContribute hands-on to architecture, design, and development using strong OOA/D skills and problem-solving abilitiesPartner closely with engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutionsHelp foster a strong engineering culture centered on innovation, collaboration, and execution excellenceContribute to technical strategy and drive projects end-to-end from design through development, testing, deployment, and supportChampion adoption of AI and modern engineering practicesImprove coding standards, mentor engineers, and support talent growthEstimate engineering effort, plan implementations, and support system rolloutsIdentify technical risks and contribute to mitigation strategiesWhat you will bring:12+ years of software engineering experience, with demonstrated technical leadership (informal or formal)B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience, with a strong background in building scalable distributed systems and internet-scale applicationsProven track record of contributing to and leading the development of highly used web applicationsStrong execution skills with the ability to drive work through influence and collaborationExcellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across technical and cross-functional teamsDeep, hands-on experience with Java, Spring framework, GraphQL services, design patterns, OOA/D, data structures, REST, JSON, and internet protocolsStrong foundation in data structures, algorithms, multithreading, synchronization, and concurrent programmingExperience contributing to system design, architecture discussions, and delivering projects end-to-endAbility to produce well-documented design docs and actively participate in code reviews and developmentStrong collaboration skills across distributed teams and the ability to manage multiple prioritiesSolid understanding of computer science fundamentals and modern web technologiesExperience with non-functional requirements such as security, performance, scalability, accessibility, and site optimizationAdditional DetailsThis job posting relates to an existing vacancy within eBay.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, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at . We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility.We use cookies to enhance your experience and may use AI tools for administrative tasks in the hiring process. To learn how we handle your personal data and use AI responsibly, please visit our , , and .
