Traffic Security Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

A leading global ecommerce platform, located in Austin, Texas, seeks an experienced professional to join their Cloud Engineering Security team. The successful candidate will lead the design and development of traffic security solutions, enhance network security measures, and manage scalable systems using Kubernetes. Candidates should possess strong programming skills in Java, C++, or Go and have over 5 years of experience in networking and traffic management. A commitment to innovative collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in networking and traffic management with a focus on high performance systems.
• Proficiency in Java, C++, or Go, and Kubernetes is essential.
• Experience with Envoy for traffic management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of traffic security solutions.
• Enhance security measures to protect network infrastructure.
• Deploy and manage scalable Kubernetes systems.
• Design systems focusing on low latency and high throughput.
• Work with cross-functional teams for integrated networking solutions.

Skills

Traffic Security Solutions Design

Network Optimization

Kubernetes Management

High Performance Architecture

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Java

C++

Go

Kubernetes

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 approach 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.

The position focuses on optimizing traffic flow, enhancing system performance, and ensuring scalable and secure network operations with an emphasis on high performance and low latency architecture development. Key programming languages for this role include Java, C++ or Go.

What You Will Accomplish

• Design and Develop Traffic Security Solutions: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of solutions to manage and mitigate traffic Rate limiting and BOT activities efficiently using Java, C/C++ or Go.
• Optimize Network Security: Enhance security measures to protect network infrastructure.
• Manage Scalability on Kubernetes: Deploy and manage scalable systems.
• Develop High Performance Architectures: Design systems that prioritize low latency and high throughput.
• Collaborate with Teams: Work with cross-functional teams to integrate networking solutions.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
• 5+ years in networking and traffic management, with a focus on high performance systems.
• Proficiency in Java, C++ or Go, and Kubernetes.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Envoy for traffic management.
• Experience with vendor tool integration.
• Contributions to open-source projects.
• Relevant certifications and experience in large-scale environments.
• Familiarity with other programming languages or frameworks.
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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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