eBay
Lead Full Stack Platform Engineer
Austin · Senior
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$7,395 more — $143,395 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $143,395 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Help guide technical decisions for our Austin platform engineering team while remaining active in designing and shipping production software.
- Evolve Kubernetes platform architecture to improve reliability while strengthening observability and infrastructure scalability.
- Advanced Kubernetes knowledge including controllers, orchestration and platform automation.
Responsibilities
- Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers - and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
- Architect scalable microservices and platform APIs using Java or Kotlin to support core developer workflows across eBay.
- Guide engineers through technical design decisions, code reviews and distributed systems tradeoffs.
- Partner with engineering teams across eBay to evolve platform capabilities and integrate applied AI into developer workflows.
Requirements
- 8+ years of software engineering experience with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Nice to have
- Frontend experience with React plus strong Python scripting and automation skills.
Compensation
- Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience.
- $136,000 - $228,600
- 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).
- 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.
Benefits
- Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Company info
- At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader - we're changing the way the world shops and sells.
- 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.
- Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world.
Equal opportunity
- eBay is an equal opportunity employer.
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship or work authorization support.
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