eBay · 1 day ago
Staff Software Engineer - Lakehouse
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$132K/yr - $222K/yr
5+ years expeBay is a global ecommerce leader committed to changing the way the world shops and sells. The Staff Software Engineer will be responsible for building and optimizing the next-generation lakehouse platform, focusing on enhancing Spark performance and resolving production issues.
AuctionsE-CommerceInternetMarketplaceRetail
Responsibilities
Our focus is on enhancing Spark stability/usability/performance and extending Iceberg's capabilities
Additionally, we are building internal storage and metadata services to power our lakehouse architecture
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring minimal downtime
Maintain and improve system monitoring, logging, and alerting
Qualification
Required
A validated, successful track record of 5+ years with strong programming skills in either Java or Scala
Comprehensive knowledge of Apache Spark's internals, including Catalyst optimizer, Tungsten execution engine, shuffle mechanics, AQE, and memory management
Solid understanding of file formats like Apache Parquet and table formats such as Apache Iceberg, Delta or Apache Hudi internals, including snapshots, manifests, partition specs, and table metadata
Familiarity with Linux/Unix systems, including shell scripting and system commands
Understanding of networking principles, as Hadoop often operates in distributed environments
Excellent problem solving and analytical skill on both defect and performance issue resolution
Great teammate and able to work with a global team
Preferred
Contribution to related open source projects like Apache Spark/Iceberg
Experience in designing and implementing distributed systems
Good understanding of other Hadoop related projects including HDFS/HBase/Yarn
Benefits
Target bonus
Restricted stock units
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
401(k) eligibility
Various paid time off benefits
PTO
Parental leave
Company
eBay
eBay is a global online marketplace enabling users to buy, sell, and auction new or used items across various categories.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.16BKey Investors
Benchmark
2022-11-07Post Ipo Debt· $1.15B
1998-09-24IPO
1998-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Jamie Iannone
CEO
Alex Kazim
VP, GM eBay Services
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