Senior Manager of Engineering

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. We are seeking a Senior Manager of Engineering to lead and drive engineering teams, focusing on client/server applications, platform development, and user experience. This role involves overseeing teams across multiple timezones, ensuring seamless collaboration and effective delivery of complex, multi-tier software applications.

Must Have

• Oversee design, development, and testing of multi-tier software.
• Drive architectural refactoring to microservices.
• Ensure robust client/server solutions.
• Lead modernization for self-service offerings.
• Transform seller user experiences.
• Cultivate innovation and continuous improvement.
• Mentor teams for growth and velocity.
• Align technology roadmaps with strategic goals.
• Build strong technical teams.
• Manage distributed teams across timezones.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
• 10+ years in software development and engineering leadership.
• Proven success in migrating to microservices.
• Experience implementing scalable, user-focused systems.
• Ability to build and mentor engineering teams.
• Strong architectural skills.

Good to Have

• Proficiency in Team Topologies and sociotechnical systems thinking.
• Experience using DORA and SPACE metrics for flow optimization.
• Capabilities in dynamic reteaming.
• Strong understanding and implementation of Agile and Lean principles.
• Familiarity with AI/Machine Learning solutions.

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.

Company Overview:

eBay Inc. is a leading global commerce platform that connects millions of buyers and sellers, providing economic opportunities worldwide. Our strategic vision is to become the best global marketplace for enthusiast buyers and sellers, fostering a culture that encourages bold thinking, curiosity, and inclusivity. We are committed to putting the customer at the heart of everything we do. Join us to create impactful solutions that resonate with our customers globally.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Manager of Engineering with the expertise to lead and drive our engineering teams towards excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in client/server applications while also possessing significant expertise in platform development and user experience. This position will involve overseeing teams across multiple timezones, ensuring seamless collaboration and effective delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Oversee the design, development, and testing of complex, multi-tier software applications. Drive architectural refactoring towards microservices, collaborating with architects on future platform design.
• Client/Server Expertise: Ensure robust client/server solutions to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability in a distributed environment.
• Platform and User Experience Focus: Lead modernization initiatives to create adaptable self-service offerings, transforming seller user experiences. Position customer satisfaction and experience at the forefront of engineering designs.
• Management and Collaboration: Cultivate an engineering culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement. Mentor team structures and workflows to optimize for growth and engineering velocity. Partner with product and business stakeholders as well as other engineering leaders to align technology roadmaps with strategic goals. Build a strong technical team with cultural alignment with eBay core principles.
• Timezone Collaboration: Efficiently manage and integrate teams across different timezones to harness global talent while overcoming cultural and timezone challenges.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years in software development and engineering leadership roles, with a significant focus on client/server, platforms, and user experience.
• Proven success in migrating monolithic architectures to microservices and implementing scalable, user-focused systems.
• Proven ability to build teams, attracting strong talent, and developing/mentoring teams to improve overall team performance and NPS.
• Strong architectural skills and experience in managing distributed engineering teams.

Desired Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Team Topologies and sociotechnical systems thinking.
• Experience using DORA and SPACE metrics for flow optimization.
• Capabilities in dynamic reteaming to adapt team efforts with evolving strategic priorities.
• Strong understanding and implementation of Agile and Lean principles for continuous improvement and iterative development processes.
• Familiarity with AI/Machine Learning solutions to enhance service capabilities.

Why Join Us?

Shape the future of e-commerce through innovative and user-centered design practices. Work closely with executive leadership to drive impactful changes that delight our clients. Be a pivotal part of a transformative journey at eBay, building a culture that blends architectural excellence with agility.