Staff Information Security Engineer

eBay; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 196,800 - 262,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off benefits

Job summary

eBay is seeking a Senior Security Engineer for the Application Security team to secure its products and infrastructure. The candidate will perform security architecture reviews, develop security management tools, and collaborate across teams to enhance security.

The role demands extensive experience in Application Security and software engineering, with a strong emphasis on skills like Java and AI technologies. The salary range for this role is between $196,800 and $262,700, along with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Application Security engineering experience or Software Engineering experience including Application Security.
• Hands‑on experience in Application Security architecture and design reviews.
• Experience with OWASP top 10 vulnerabilities.
• Self‑starter and effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• Perform Application security architecture and design reviews.
• Develop scalable security management tools and processes.
• Collaborate with InfoSec teams in security incident investigations.
• Provide hands‑on engineering support for security solutions.

Skills

Application Security engineering

Java technologies

AI / LLM technologies

Web technologies

Docker

Kubernetes

Communication skills

Systems design

Education

BSCS degree with 7-9 years of experience or an MS degree with 5+ years of experience

Job description

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 around the world. We’re 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.

We are looking for a highly motivated senior security engineer to join eBay’s Application Security team under Global Information Security to take on the problems of tomorrow while continuing to build and secure the foundation of today.

The Application Security team ensures all eBay products are secured via optimized security processes and solutions. We need a hands‑on senior Application Security Engineer with engineering experience to research, craft, and implement capabilities and defenses to secure and protect eBay’s critical infrastructure.

What You Will Accomplish

• Perform Application security architecture, design reviews and assessments of eBay product solutions including AI / ML and LLM solutions
• Engineer and implement Application Security solutions using AI / LLM technologies as needed
• Develop scalable security management tools and processes
• Provide hands‑on engineering support for security solutions
• Own processes for continuously fine‑tuning security rules and processes for efficient detection and mitigation
• Review security findings/violations reports and coordinate remediation efforts
• Collaborate with peer InfoSec teams in security incident investigations, and drive the security charter across organizations

What You Will Bring

• BSCS degree with 7-9 years of experience or an MS degree with 5+ years of experience
• 5+ years Application Security engineering experience or 5+ years Software Engineering experience including some Application Security experience
• Hands‑on experience in performing Application Security architecture and design reviews including security incidents analysis
• Hands‑on development experience in Java technologies, Web technologies and usage of AI / LLM related technologies
• Good understanding of OWASP top 10 vulnerabilities, as it relates to secure product development including AI / LLM technologies and their security implications
• Systems design experience and familiarity with Identity authentication and authorization concepts is a big plus
• Experience in containers, container orchestration technologies like Docker, Kubernetes is preferred
• Ability to clearly articulate issues and communicate with leadership and partner teams in an effective and personable manner
• Self‑starter and effective communicator
• Ability to multi‑task and thrive in a small team in a fast‑paced environment

Additional Details

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

$196,800 - $262,700

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.

Remote roles are not eligible for U.S. visa sponsorship.

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 [e-mail]. 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. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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