Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

eBay is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure

eBay is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure to join its Cloud fleet/core team. This team powers the foundational cloud infrastructure supporting thousands of eBay applications. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle management of hundreds of Kubernetes clusters, including kernel development, automation, and observability.

What You'll Do

  • Design, develop, and maintain a robust, high-performance Kubernetes fleet management system encompassing cluster, availability zone (AZ), and node lifecycle operations.
  • Contribute to kernel development and performance tuning to enhance system scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
  • Build high-performance tools and services using Go and Python to support infrastructure automation and diagnostics.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate, adopt, and integrate optimized Linux OS distributions across diverse infrastructure environments.
  • Implement robust observability frameworks to monitor system health, ensure performance, and support proactive issue resolution at scale.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with Linux systems, including a strong understanding of Linux kernel development and OS internals.
  • Proficient in programming with C++, Go, or Python.
  • Deep expertise in orchestrating containerized applications and building scalable cluster management systems.
  • Skilled at identifying system-level gaps and cross-functional issues, proposing effective solutions, and driving end-to-end resolution.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor team members, manage small projects, and collaborate effectively across teams.

Technical Stack

  • Linux
  • Kubernetes
  • Go
  • Python
  • C++

Team & Environment

You will join the eBay Cloud fleet/core team, which powers the foundational infrastructure for eBay's applications.

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.

Required Skills
LinuxKubernetesGoPythonC++Linux KernelOperating SystemsContainerizationCluster ManagementSystems ProgrammingProblem Solving LinuxKubernetesGoPythonC++Linux KernelOperating SystemsContainerizationCluster ManagementSystems ProgrammingProblem Solving
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Job Details
Department Software Development
Category infrastructure
Posted 2 months ago