JOB DESCRIPTION
Looking for a company that inspires passion, courage and creativity, where you can be on 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 crafting an ambitious and inclusive work environment, join eBay – a company you can be proud to be with.
eBay, a global commerce leader that influences how the world buys and sells, is seeking a Director, Principal Architect for Parts & Accessories (P&A). eBay Motors is the go-to platform for Auto Parts & Accessories, and you will be part of a work culture that has been genuinely committed to diversity and inclusion since its founding twenty-five years ago. We are looking for individuals with drive, ideas, and a passion for helping small and large businesses succeed in shaping the future of eBay. If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk to you!
We are seeking a Senior Engineering Architect with experience leading initiatives from zero-to-one, delivering an ecosystem of federated subgraphs, establishing and documenting best practices, and participating in AI micro-service implementation to optimize workflows. This hands-on coding role involves leading and mentoring multiple scrum teams to influence, collaborate, and provide the most innovative solutions across organizational boundaries.
Role Responsibilities:
Design and implement a robust API network using a mix of APIs, including GraphQL Apollo Federation 1 and 2 subgraphs
Develop new platforms and features that are magical, scalable and relevant for our customers
Drive innovation in the company and contribute to the open source community.
Develop and maintain GraphQL schema definitions, resolvers, and directives
Collaborate with other architects, developers, and product managers to define backend services specifications and requirements
Supervise and continuously improve the performance of AI products
Implement working prototypes for testing new ideas
Lead the creation of large-scale architectures for significant product areas across multiple eBay systems
Drive development of enterprise architecture standards, guidelines, and principles
Lead by example, demonstrating hands-on coding expertise and actively participating in the development and review of critical components
Promote a culture of engineering excellence, using opportunities to reuse and inner source solutions where possible
Coach and strengthen the technical expertise and know-how of our engineering and product community
Effectively communicate with and influence key stakeholders across the enterprise, at all levels of the organization
Establish best practices around GraphQL and AI usage across the company
Find solutions that allow for fast delivery with incremental progress on quality using Agile design principles
Design solutions to automate and scale GraphQL Federation adoption for hundreds of services
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to subgraph orchestration, field resolution, and complicated query plans
Drive continuous process improvement, increasing the efficiency and quality of AI project deliveries
10+ years of experience in software architecture and design
2+ years of experience in AI-based chat engines and knowledge of key AI industry trends and technologies
Strong understanding of micro-services architecture and API design principles
Deep technical experience with GraphQL and one or more of the following: GraphQL Federation, StitchQL, GraphQL Mesh is desirable
Proven track record of delivering scalable APIs, with expertise in software design principles and practical experience in applying the principles to incrementally refactor legacy codebases
Excellent understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms
Recognized as the go-to architect for multiple product initiatives and a leader within the business unit
Knowledge and experience of key machine learning, deep learning frameworks, and commercial technologies/platforms
In-depth understanding of the business and regularly contributes to determining technology direction that results in measurable business improvements
Benefits are an essential part of your total compensation for the work you do every day. Whether you’re single, in a growing family, or nearing retirement, eBay offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs to meet your needs. Including maternal & paternal leave, paid sabbatical, and plans to help ensure your financial security today and in the years ahead because we know feeling financially secure during your working years and through retirement is important.
Here at eBay, we love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. So, being diverse and inclusive isn’t just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you feel eBay is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work. To learn about eBay’s Diversity & Inclusion click here: https://www.ebayinc.com/company/diversity-inclusion/
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The pay range for this position at commencement of employment in California, Washington, or New York City is expected in the range below.
$187,600 - $291,500
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.
eBay Inc. 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 are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talent@ebay.com. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. View our accessibility info to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. For more information see: EEO is the Law Poster and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.
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