Software Engineer 3

eBay; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 115,200 - 199,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full range of medical benefits

Target bonus and stock units

Job summary

A global ecommerce leader in Austin is looking for a Software Engineer 3 to lead and develop the batch workflow automation using Apache Airflow. The role requires extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in managing Airflow deployments at scale. Your responsibilities will include deploying and monitoring services to ensure reliability and security, and collaborating on modernization initiatives. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing innovation, diversity, and an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience or 5 years with a Master's degree in software engineering.
• Experience in providing Apache Airflow as a managed service in enterprise settings.
• Expertise in managing and scaling Airflow deployments in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and maintain Airflow-as-a-service for batch processing.
• Lead deployment and management of Airflow clusters.
• Design observability and monitoring solutions for system health.

Skills

Apache Airflow

Kubernetes

Workflow automation

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Automic Enterprise Scheduler

Job description

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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 worldwide. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts. Our customers guide us; 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 for 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.

Are you ready to build the future of eBay’s batch workflow automation?

eBay is undertaking a modernization initiative for the Batch Platform by transitioning from Broadcom’s Automic to Apache Airflow. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Apache Airflow to join our Batch Operations team.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, deploy, and maintain Airflow‑as‑a‑service to fulfill eBay’s batch processing demands, ensuring consistent availability and security.
• Lead the deployment and management of Airflow clusters, focusing on reliability and scalability.
• Design and implement observability, monitoring, and operational solutions to offer deep insights into DAG/task executions and system health.
• Evaluate, spec, and implement feature gap between UC4 and Airflow.
• Automate and maintain operational standards across multiple environments.
• Support horizontal scaling and high availability across cloud infrastructure clusters.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field plus 7 or more years of experience or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 5 years of software engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience in providing Apache Airflow as a managed service within enterprise settings supporting extensive user groups.
• Expertise in architecting, managing, and scaling Airflow deployments in Kubernetes or cloud environments, including operational challenges, synchronization of DAG or equivalent experience, and multi‑region failover.
• Deep familiarity with workflow automation patterns, enterprise scheduler migration, and bridging legacy‑platform feature gaps.
• Proven success developing observability and operational tools (metrics, monitoring, dashboards, alerting, log analysis) for workflow orchestration platforms.
• Excellent technical leadership, initiative, and collaboration skills; thrive in fast‑paced, high‑impact modernization programs.
• Familiarity with Automic Enterprise Scheduler is a plus.

The base pay range for this position is $115,200 – $199,700. Base pay may vary depending on location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include a target bonus and restricted stock units, plus a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

If hired, employees will be in an “at‑will” position and the company reserves the right to modify base salary and any other discretionary payment at any time.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Engineering and Information Technology. Industries: Technology, Information and Internet.

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 need accommodation, contact [e-mail]. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay’s commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities.

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