eBay
Sr. MTS Software Engineer - Identity
San Jose · Senior
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$3,774 more — $221,374 — 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 $221,374 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.
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About the role
- We're committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.
- This role defines and evolves enterprise-wide identity and access management (IAM) capabilities, influencing architecture, engineering standards, and execution across multiple teams.
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain reference implementations for core identity capabilities
- Review and influence system designs and code to ensure security, scalability, and correctness
- Drive adoption of phishing-resistant, passwordless authentication, including FIDO2, WebAuthn, and Passkeys
- Lead the transition to adaptive, context-aware authorization models (RBAC/ABAC) aligned with Zero Trust principles
- Define and implement automated identity lifecycle management using SCIM
- Incorporate global trends in identity and identity verification into platform design and standards
- Provide technical guidance to product and platform partners on identity-related decisions
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of identity protocols and standards (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, SCIM)
- Experience with federated and unified identity architectures in distributed environments
- Proven ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams and platforms
- Influence roadmaps and priorities through technical leadership and domain expertise
Nice to have
- Experience with identity verification, risk-based authentication, or trust signals
- Familiarity with Zero Trust architectures and adaptive access control models
- Experience operating identity platforms at scale in regulated or security-sensitive environments
- Technical decisions have broad impact across the Identity Domain and adjacent platforms
- Establishes standards and patterns adopted by multiple teams
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 12+ years of experience building large-scale distributed systems
- Additional Details
Compensation
- Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience.
- $217,600 - $290,500
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- 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
- Remote roles are not eligible for U.S. visa sponsorship.
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