Traffic Engineer

eBay; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 98,000 - 173,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off benefits

Health and financial benefits

Job summary

A global ecommerce leader in Austin, Texas, is looking for a Cloud Engineer in Security to develop and maintain secure cloud infrastructure. This role requires expertise in C++ and Go programming, experience in networking, and proficiency with Kubernetes. The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams, enhance system performance, and support traffic management solutions, contributing to open-source projects as well. The base pay ranges from $98,000 to $173,600, with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in networking and traffic management.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Go.
• Experience with Kubernetes and traffic management solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and maintenance of network traffic solutions.
• Contribute to improving network operations efficiency.
• Develop high-performance applications using C++ and Go.
• Help deploy scalable systems using Kubernetes.

Skills

Proficiency in C++

Proficiency in Go

Networking knowledge

Kubernetes management

Traffic management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related fields

Tools

Kubernetes

IPAM

Service Mesh

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.

About The Team And The Role

Our Cloud Engineering Security team is responsible for building and scaling secure cloud infrastructure that enables our business to move fast without compromising safety. This team develops and implements security‑by‑design solutions across our cloud environments, working closely with platform, infrastructure, and application engineering teams to integrate security directly into systems, pipelines, and tooling.

They bring a strong engineering mindset to security—leveraging automation, infrastructure as code, and continuous integration practices to embed controls such as identity and access management, network security, and threat detection into the foundation of our platforms. Rather than operating as a gatekeeper, this team acts as a force multiplier, creating secure, reusable frameworks and tooling that empower teams to build safely and efficiently.

This role involves supporting efforts to optimize traffic flow, enhance system performance, and ensure scalable and secure network operations. It requires a foundational understanding of networking, proficiency in programming languages such as C++ and Go and experience with Kubernetes, Kubernetes CNI, IPAM and Service Mesh management.

What You Will Accomplish

• Support Traffic Management Solutions: Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of solutions to manage network traffic efficiently
• Optimize Network Operations: Contribute to improving efficiency and performance
• Develop High-Performance Applications: Utilize C++ and Go to support the creation of robust applications
• Manage Scalability on Kubernetes: Help deploy and oversee scalable systems, focusing on Kubernetes CNI, IPAM and Service Mesh management
• Implement CI/CD Processes: Integrate and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines to ensure efficient development and deployment workflows
• Collaborate with Teams: Work with cross‑functional teams to integrate networking solutions and learn from senior engineers
• Contribute to Open‑Source Projects: Participate in projects to keep eBay at the forefront of technology

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related fields
• 5 years in networking and traffic management
• Proficiency in C++ and Go, Kubernetes, Kubernetes CNI, and IPAM management

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Envoy for traffic management
• Contributions to open‑source projects
• Relevant certifications and experience in medium‑scale environments
• Experience in Agile methodologies

Additional Details

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

$98,000 - $173,600

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 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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