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Principal Software Engineer eBay Ads (Backend / Platform Engineering)

Amsterdam Netherlands

At eBay were more than a global ecommerce leader were changing the way the world shops and connects. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. Were committed to creating economic opportunity for all while fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

About the Team

eBay Ads powers the advertising ecosystem that connects buyers with sellers through relevant and engaging ad experiences. Our teams build scalable platforms and services that support ad targeting ranking delivery and measurement at global scale.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineer to help shape the architecture and technical direction of eBays Ads platform. You will lead large-scale initiatives drive platform modernization and build highly scalable distributed systems that directly impact eBays business and customer experience.

What You Will Accomplish

• Lead the design and evolution of large-scale low-latency distributed systems

• Drive technical strategy and architecture across multiple engineering teams

• Build scalable services supporting ad serving targeting ranking and reporting

• Partner closely with product data science ML and analytics teams

• Improve system reliability scalability and operational efficiency

• Mentor engineers and influence engineering best practices across the organization

• Drive modernization initiatives and adoption of new technologies

What You Will Bring

• 10 years of experience building large-scale distributed systems and APIs

• Strong expertise in system design distributed architectures and cloud technologies

• Experience with Java Scala or other JVM-based technologies

• Deep understanding of messaging systems databases and real-time platforms

• Proven technical leadership across complex cross-functional initiatives

• Strong communication collaboration and mentorship skills

• Experience in Ads platforms or ML-driven products is a plus

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field

• Experience with:

  • Distributed systems and microservices

  • REST/GraphQL APIs

  • Kafka or similar messaging technologies

  • RDBMS and NoSQL databases

  • Cloud-native and containerized environments

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-impact systems at global scale

• Collaborative inclusive and innovative engineering culture

• Flexible working environment and strong wellbeing support

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

eBay is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Additional Details

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