Traffic Engineer

Location: Bengaluru, India

Category: Engineering

About the Role

As a Traffic Engineer at eBay in Bengaluru, India, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing network traffic for one of the world's largest e-commerce marketplaces, powering millions of daily transactions across 190+ countries. This position focuses on designing and maintaining high-performance traffic management solutions using advanced technologies like Kubernetes CNI, IPAM, and Service Mesh to ensure seamless scalability during peak shopping events and global promotions. Leveraging your expertise in C++ and Go, you will develop robust applications that handle massive data flows, enhancing the reliability and speed of eBay's platform for buyers and sellers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Support design, development, and maintenance of traffic management solutions for eBay's global e-commerce platform
• Optimize network traffic flow to enhance system performance and scalability for millions of buyers and sellers
• Develop high-performance applications using C++ and Go to handle high-volume marketplace traffic
• Manage scalable systems on Kubernetes, including CNI, IPAM, and Service Mesh for reliable network operations
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to accelerate deployment of networking solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate traffic engineering into eBay's microservices architecture
• Contribute to open-source projects advancing eBay's technology leadership in e-commerce
• Ensure secure and efficient network operations supporting 190+ global markets
• Monitor and troubleshoot traffic issues to minimize downtime in eBay's trading platform
• Assist in capacity planning for peak shopping events and promotional traffic surges

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related fields
• 5 years of experience in networking and traffic management
• Proficiency in C++ programming language
• Proficiency in Go programming language
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes
• Experience with Kubernetes CNI
• Knowledge of IPAM management
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Envoy for traffic management
• Contributions to open-source projects
• Relevant certifications in networking or cloud technologies
• Experience in medium-scale production environments
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Knowledge of Service Mesh technologies

Required Skills

• C++ programming
• Go programming
• Kubernetes orchestration
• Kubernetes CNI plugins
• IPAM (IP Address Management)
• Service Mesh management
• Network traffic optimization
• CI/CD pipeline implementation
• Problem-solving
• Analytical thinking
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Open-source contribution
• Scalable systems design
• Performance tuning
• Agile development practices
• Troubleshooting complex networks

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and career advancement paths
• Access to cutting-edge tools, technologies, and learning resources
• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid options in Bengaluru
• Employee stock purchase plan and equity grants
• Generous paid time off and parental leave
• Retirement savings plans with company matching
• Global mobility programs and internal transfer opportunities

eBay Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.