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The Payment Ops Tech team is looking for a Lead Engineer to drive the technical evolution of eBay’s global Compliance Operations platform. This platform is the backbone of our regulatory strategy, supporting vital programs like KYC, AML, Sanctions Screening, Product Safety & Tax compliance. In this "player-coach" role, you will lead the charge on software and AI initiatives, designing complex distributed systems while remaining hands-on with the code. You will partner with cross-functional teams including eBay's AI team to solve high-priority problems, ensuring architectural consistency and engineering excellence across the line of business. If you are a Java expert with a passion for AI and a track record of mentoring world-class talent, we want to hear from you.
- Lead software engineering efforts and AI initiatives for a specific line of business within the program.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with peer engineering teams, product owners, AI/ML researchers, and data scientists to solve high-priority business problems.
- Drive the technical lifecycle, from understanding the problem space to designing and delivering timely, scalable solutions.
- Balance leadership and execution, guiding people and projects while remaining hands-on with code.
- Own architectural/design consistency and code quality across the line of business.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Computer Science (or related) with 6+ years of experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience. (Educational background in Machine Learning is a plus).
- 8+ years of practical experience designing and developing complex, distributed systems.
- Strong expertise in Java 17+, Spring Framework 5+, Spring Boot 2+, and Spring Batch.
- Deep proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Design Patterns, Data Structures & Algorithms.
- In-depth knowledge of Microservices architecture and distributed design patterns.
- Strong expertise in Event Processing (Kafka, JMS, or MQ) and both NoSQL & Relational databases.
- Proven expertise in designing and governing RESTful API architectures and service-to-service communication.
- 2+ years of experience designing and developing AI/ML-based applications.
- Strong advocacy for Agile methodology and DevOps culture, including CI/CD pipelines.
- In-depth conceptual understanding & hands-on experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) using JUnit, Mockito, and Wiremock.
- Strong knowledge of Cloud computing and infrastructure.
- Experience mentoring and training mid/senior engineers in engineering excellence and architectural best practices.
- Ability to debug complex solutions and drive engineering velocity across the full software development life cycle.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Additional Details
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Skills Required
- Master's degree in Computer Science with 6+ years of experience; OR Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience
- 8+ years of experience designing and developing complex distributed systems
- Strong expertise in Java 17+, Spring Framework 5+, Spring Boot 2+, Spring Batch
- Deep proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming, Design Patterns, Data Structures & Algorithms
- Knowledge of Microservices architecture and distributed design patterns
- Experience designing and developing AI/ML-based applications
eBay Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about eBay and has not been reviewed or approved by eBay.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin on the date of hire, complemented by mental health resources, an EAP, disability coverage, FSAs, and wellness initiatives.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — A robust mix of PTO, paid holidays, flexible work styles, parental leave, and a four‑week paid sabbatical after five years supports work‑life balance.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Total compensation commonly includes stock components, with access to an employee stock purchase plan at a discount and stock awards enhancing overall packages.
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What We Do
eBay Inc. is a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world. We exist to enable economic opportunity for individuals, entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations of all sizes. Our portfolio of brands includes eBay Marketplace and eBay Classifieds Group, operating in 190 markets around the world. We offer sellers the ability to grow a business with little barrier to entry regardless of size, background or geographic location. We never compete with our sellers. We win when our sellers succeed. Buyers who shop on our Marketplace and Classifieds platforms enjoy a highly personalized experience with an unparalleled selection at great value.
