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 the role:
Our Cloud Engineering Security team is responsible for building and scaling secure cloud infrastructure that enables our business to move fast without compromising safety. This team develops and implements security-by-design solutions across our cloud environments, working closely with platform, infrastructure, and application engineering teams to integrate security directly into systems, pipelines, and tooling.
They bring a strong engineering approach to security—leveraging automation, infrastructure as code, and continuous integration practices to embed controls such as identity and access management, network security, and threat detection into the foundation of our platforms. Rather than operating as a gatekeeper, this team acts as a force multiplier, creating secure, reusable frameworks and tooling that empower teams to build safely and efficiently.
The position focuses on optimizing traffic flow, enhancing system performance, and ensuring scalable and secure network operations with an emphasis on high performance and low latency architecture development. Key programming languages for this role include Java, C++ or Go.
What you will accomplish:
Design and Develop Traffic Security Solutions: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of solutions to manage and mitigate traffic Rate limiting and BOT activities efficiently using Java, C/C++ or Go.
Optimize Network Security: Enhance security measures to protect network infrastructure.
Manage Scalability on Kubernetes: Deploy and manage scalable systems.
Develop High Performance Architectures: Design systems that prioritize low latency and high throughput.
Collaborate with Teams: Work with cross-functional teams to integrate networking solutions.
What you will bring:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
5+ years in networking and traffic management, with a focus on high performance systems.
Proficiency in Java, C++or Go, and Kubernetes.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with Envoy for traffic management.
Experience with vendor tool integration.
Contributions to open-source projects.
Relevant certifications and experience in large-scale environments.
Familiarity with other programming languages or frameworks.
Experience in Agile methodologies.
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Additional Details
The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:
$98,000 - $173,600Base 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years in networking and traffic management with focus on high performance systems
- Proficiency in Java, C++ or Go
- Proficiency with Kubernetes and deploying/managing scalable systems
- Experience designing low-latency, high-throughput network architectures and traffic management (rate limiting, bot mitigation)
- Experience with Envoy for traffic management
- Experience with vendor tool integration
- Contributions to open-source projects
- Relevant certifications and experience in large-scale environments
- Familiarity with additional programming languages or frameworks and Agile methodologies
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.
