Distinguished Engineer - Search (San Jose) Job at eBay, San Jose, CA

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  • eBay
  • San Jose, CA

Job Description

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At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader were changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. Were 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 youre interested in joining a purpose-driven community 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, eBay provides a robust platform where merchants of all sizes can compete and win. Each day, millions of users search our diverse inventory. Do you want to help build the next-generation ecommerce search engine that will handle the largest inventory on the planet, provide relevant search experiences, and accelerate eBays global growth? If you are a senior technology leader passionate about transformation, innovation, and growth, eBay is looking for you.

This is a senior individual contributor role in the Search engineering team, responsible for real-time search services, eBays proprietary C++ search engine (Cassini), and data indexing/distribution. The platform also functions as a high-speed datastore for all inventory data used across eBay.

The ideal candidate will have built internet-scale search, database, or filesystem platforms enabling innovative product experiences. They should ensure the company remains forward-thinking in technical competencies like scalability, quality, robustness, resilience, and efficiency.

The role involves providing technical leadership, influencing adoption of solutions, and collaborating across teams. As Search is critical to eBays success, this leader will represent eBays Search capabilities internally and externally.

Primary Job Responsibilities

  • Lead and contribute to design and implementation of major new Search products and features.
  • Influence multiple teams by sharing deep technical expertise.
  • Identify emerging technologies in Information Retrieval, Databases, and Storage, guiding innovation and investment.
  • Collaborate with engineering, product management, and regional teams to prioritize and execute roadmaps.
  • Establish technical standards and best practices through reviews and architecture discussions.
  • Promote a culture of quality, curiosity, and data-driven decisions.
  • Mentor others and support career development in technical areas.
  • Act as a talent ambassador and help recruit top engineers.
  • Represent eBays Search capabilities in forums and industry events.

Job Requirements

  • Deep hands-on expertise in internet-scale search, databases, filesystems, and distributed storage systems.
  • Proven experience designing and building large-scale distributed systems.
  • Experience providing technical vision resulting in innovation and execution.
  • Ability to drive consensus on technology roadmaps.
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