Distinguished Engineer - Search
Apply NowCompany: eBay
Location: Bellevue, WA 98006
Description:
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.
INTRODUCTION
Looking for a company that inspires passion, courage and imagination, where you can be part of the team shaping the future of global commerce? Want to shape how millions of people buy, sell, connect, and share around the world? If you're interested in joining a purpose driven community that is dedicated to creating an ambitious and inclusive workplace, join eBay - a company you can be proud to be a part of.
THE OPPORTUNITY
At eBay, we have started a new chapter in our iconic internet history of being the largest online marketplace in the world. With more than 1 billion listings (more than 80% of them selling new items) in over 190 markets around the world, eBay is providing a robust platform where merchants of all sizes can compete and win. Each day millions of users come to eBay to search for items in our diverse inventory of over a billion items. Do you want to help build the next generation ecommerce search engine that will scale to handle the largest inventory on the planet, provide novel and most relevant search experiences, and accelerate and delight eBay's growing global user base? If you are a Sr. Technology leader with a passion for driving transformation, innovation and growth, then eBay is looking for you.
We are looking for exceptional hands-on technical leaders with a proven track record. This is a senior Individual contributor leadership role in the Search engineering team. This team is responsible for real-time services powering user searches, eBay's home grown C++ search engine (Cassini), and data indexing and distribution. Beyond powering user search, the platform is also a highly-available high-speed datastore for all inventory data which is consumed by all apps and experiences across eBay.
The ideal candidate will have previously built internet-scale search, database, or filesystem platforms that enable game-changing product experiences for customers. They must ensure that the company is forward thinking in core technical competencies such as the scale, quality, robustness, resilience and efficiency running highly available and low latency systems.
They will play a diverse and far-reaching role in the organization, providing leadership and influencing adoption of technical solutions, strategies and design patterns across multiple teams and stakeholders. As Search is so key to eBay buyer's and seller's success, Search is a key partner for many teams. The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to thrive in highly matrixed organizations, collaborating with a broad range of teams. This leader will have excellent acumen in using their technical prowess and ingenuity in representing eBay's Search capabilities in internal and external forums.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:
$266,400 - $355,600
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.
Please see the Talent Privacy Notice for information regarding how eBay handles your personal data collected when you use the eBay Careers website or apply for a job with 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, 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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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.
INTRODUCTION
Looking for a company that inspires passion, courage and imagination, where you can be part of the team shaping the future of global commerce? Want to shape how millions of people buy, sell, connect, and share around the world? If you're interested in joining a purpose driven community that is dedicated to creating an ambitious and inclusive workplace, join eBay - a company you can be proud to be a part of.
THE OPPORTUNITY
At eBay, we have started a new chapter in our iconic internet history of being the largest online marketplace in the world. With more than 1 billion listings (more than 80% of them selling new items) in over 190 markets around the world, eBay is providing a robust platform where merchants of all sizes can compete and win. Each day millions of users come to eBay to search for items in our diverse inventory of over a billion items. Do you want to help build the next generation ecommerce search engine that will scale to handle the largest inventory on the planet, provide novel and most relevant search experiences, and accelerate and delight eBay's growing global user base? If you are a Sr. Technology leader with a passion for driving transformation, innovation and growth, then eBay is looking for you.
We are looking for exceptional hands-on technical leaders with a proven track record. This is a senior Individual contributor leadership role in the Search engineering team. This team is responsible for real-time services powering user searches, eBay's home grown C++ search engine (Cassini), and data indexing and distribution. Beyond powering user search, the platform is also a highly-available high-speed datastore for all inventory data which is consumed by all apps and experiences across eBay.
The ideal candidate will have previously built internet-scale search, database, or filesystem platforms that enable game-changing product experiences for customers. They must ensure that the company is forward thinking in core technical competencies such as the scale, quality, robustness, resilience and efficiency running highly available and low latency systems.
They will play a diverse and far-reaching role in the organization, providing leadership and influencing adoption of technical solutions, strategies and design patterns across multiple teams and stakeholders. As Search is so key to eBay buyer's and seller's success, Search is a key partner for many teams. The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to thrive in highly matrixed organizations, collaborating with a broad range of teams. This leader will have excellent acumen in using their technical prowess and ingenuity in representing eBay's Search capabilities in internal and external forums.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and contribute to the hands-on design and implementation of major new products and features within Search
- Exert technical influence over multiple teams, increasing their productivity and effectiveness by sharing your deep knowledge and experience
- Identify emerging technologies in Information Retrieval, Databases, and Storage systems and set direction of technology innovation & advancement and product investment.
- Work collaboratively with partners in other engineering teams, product management and regions to prioritize and execute on the roadmap.
- Help establish technical standards and best engineering practices through design reviews, architecture discussions and other forms of technical leadership.
- Help drive a culture of quality, technical curiosity, and data-driven decision making in the organization.
- Help in the career development of others, actively mentoring individuals and the community on advanced technical issues
- Be a talent ambassador and help recruit top engineers in the team
- Represent eBay's Search capabilities in internal and external forums.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Deep hands-on expertise in internet-scale search, databases, filesystems and large scale distributed storage systems.
- Proven track records of designing and building the future of large-scale distributed systems, not just maintaining the status quo.
- Demonstrated experience providing the technical vision to teams resulting in innovation and execution.
- Demonstrated ability to drive a consensus on technology roadmaps.
The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:
$266,400 - $355,600
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.
Please see the Talent Privacy Notice for information regarding how eBay handles your personal data collected when you use the eBay Careers website or apply for a job with 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, 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.
The eBay Jobs website uses cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing to browse the site, you agree to our use of cookies. Visit our Privacy Center for more information.