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Senior Manager, Software Development

About the Team and Role

At eBay, we connect millions of people around the world, empowering them to buy, sell, and discover value through technology. We’re driven by purpose, passion, and innovation — and we’re looking for a Senior Manager, Software Development to lead a diverse, cross-functional engineering team spanning backend, frontend, full-stack, iOS, and Android disciplines.

In this role, you’ll guide talented engineers in building scalable, resilient, and high-performing applications that power one of the world’s largest online marketplaces. You’ll drive architectural vision, enable technical excellence, and foster a culture of ownership, inclusion, and continuous learning — helping shape the future of global commerce at eBay.

What You’ll Do

Lead Engineering Execution: Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team of backend, frontend, full-stack, and mobile engineers across levels, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical excellence.
Drive Architecture and Design: Architect and evolve scalable, distributed, and fault-tolerant systems that serve millions of daily users globally.
Own End-to-End Delivery: Oversee the full software lifecycle — from concept and design through implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing site reliability.
Technical Leadership: Guide technical direction for the team, providing expertise in backend technologies (Java, Python, Node.js), microservices, APIs, and modern web and mobile frameworks.
Champion Quality and Security: Ensure best practices for code quality, observability, performance, and security are embedded throughout the development and release process.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner closely with product management, design, payments, and platform teams to align technology strategies with eBay’s business objectives.
Operational Excellence: Implement CI/CD pipelines, lead production readiness reviews, and maintain high service uptime for our “always-on” global platform.
Innovation and Growth: Stay ahead of emerging technologies (AI/ML, event-driven systems, cloud-native tools) and drive adoption of modern engineering patterns that enhance developer productivity and product velocity.
Mentor and Develop Talent: Coach engineers and engineering managers, providing guidance on career development, technical growth, and effective cross-team collaboration.

What You’ll Bring

Extensive Technical Background:
- 12+ years of hands-on software development experience building large-scale, high-volume systems using Java, Python, Node.js, or Scala.
- Proven success designing and delivering microservices and event-driven architectures in cloud-based environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, RDBMS/NoSQL databases, ElasticSearch, and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with frontend frameworks (ReactJS, Angular, or equivalent) and mobile app ecosystems (iOS/Android).
Leadership Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of engineering management experience, leading multi-tier teams with engineers across backend, frontend, and mobile disciplines.
- Strong track record of scaling teams, improving delivery efficiency, and building a healthy, inclusive team culture.
- Demonstrated ability to balance hands-on technical leadership with strategic organizational guidance.
Domain Expertise:
- Experience in Payments, Financial Services, or related transaction-heavy systems preferred.
- Understanding of security, compliance, and regulatory standards within financial or commerce platforms.
Operational & Agile Mastery:
- Expertise in Agile methodologies, iterative delivery, and project management within complex product ecosystems.
- Skilled in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, monitoring systems, and release automation frameworks.
Soft Skills and Leadership Qualities:
- Exceptional communication and decision-making skills; capable of influencing technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.
- Strong sense of ownership, resilience, and adaptability — embracing challenges and differences to drive results.
- Passionate about mentoring and enabling others to reach their full potential, including distributed and remote teams.

Nice to Have

Experience applying AI or machine learning to real-world product or infrastructure challenges.
Contributions to open-source projects or active engagement in the software engineering community.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s degree preferred).

Why Join eBay

At eBay, your work touches millions of lives every day. You’ll lead a team that builds technology at global scale — enabling trust, opportunity, and innovation in commerce. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are valued, bold ideas are celebrated, and continuous learning is encouraged.

Additional Details

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.

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