Storage Software Engineer at Ebay Inc Australia

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

C++, Java, Golang, Kubernetes, Linux, Distributed Systems, Systems Programming, Concurrency, Memory Management, Performance Optimization, Profiling, Benchmarking, NVMe, SSD, Replication, Sharding

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

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. Job Title: Storage Data Plane Software Engineer About the Role We are looking for a highly skilled, self-propelled and self-motivated Storage Data Plane Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of performance-critical data plane components in large-scale distributed storage systems. In this role, you will take ownership of complex subsystems, drive technical decisions, and deliver highly reliable, low-latency storage solutions used in production at scale. You will work closely with cross-functional partners across control plane, infrastructure, and reliability teams. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and own core storage data plane components for distributed systems Lead the development of high-performance, low-latency code in C++, Java or GOLANG Drive architectural decisions related to I/O paths, concurrency, memory management, and scalability Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks through profiling, benchmarking, and tuning Own production issues end-to-end, including root cause analysis and long-term fixes Collaborate with control plane, SRE, and infrastructure & hardware engineering teams to ensure system reliability Review designs and code, providing technical mentorship and guidance Contribute to long-term technical roadmap and best practices Be oncall Strong Kubernetes Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience 7+ years of professional software engineering experience Strong expertise in Linux operating systems, distributed systems, and systems programming Proven experience developing production-grade systems in C++, Java or Go Deep understanding of concurrency, memory management, and performance optimization Strong debugging skills in complex, large-scale Linux environments & Kubernetes. Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience with large-scale storage systems (block, file, or object storage) Knowledge of storage technologies such as NVMe, SSDs, replication, sharding, and caching Experience building or operating distributed systems at cloud scale Familiarity with failure modes, resiliency patterns, and observability in storage systems Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives What We Offer Ownership of critical storage infrastructure components Opportunity to influence architecture and long-term technical direction Collaborative environment with high technical standards Competitive compensation and benefits Additional Details 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 talent@ebay.com. 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. We use cookies to enhance your experience and may use AI tools for administrative tasks in the hiring process. To learn how we handle your personal data and use AI responsibly, please visit our Talent Privacy Notice, Privacy Center, and AI Hiring Guidelines.

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Responsibilities

The engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and optimization of performance-critical data plane components within large-scale distributed storage systems. This includes owning complex subsystems, driving technical decisions, and delivering low-latency storage solutions used in production.