$90K - 158K a year
The position acts as the first line of defense to handle and mitigate network-related issues impacting eBay’s customer experience. The role requires executing basic changes in the network infrastructure to support growth and capacity restoration.
Candidates should have knowledge of networking fundamentals and protocols, as well as experience with Linux/Unix systems and programming languages like Python. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent is required, along with relevant certifications preferred.
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. Unique opportunity to join the platform engineering team of one of the largest global e-Commerce companies to learn how large scale networks get engineered, built and operated within datacenters, backbone and network security layers. Ideal candidates are expected to be conceptually solid on network technology fundamentals as well as possess strong motivation to learn and internalize various aspects of production networks quickly. eBay plans to invest well on training ideal candidates to make them capable and effective in working on live load-bearing network that fuels the e-commerce business. This position can pave the path for a career in network engineering field, an area with high demand but limited talent availability. Job Description: The position is expected to act as the first line of defense to handle and mitigate network related issues that can possibly impact eBay’s customer experience. The role is expected to have base level proficiency in eBay’s datacenter, backbone, Internet connectivity, security controls, traffic management and application stacks behaviors in order to cross correlate and troubleshoot issues quickly and effectively. The role will also need to execute basic changes in the network infrastructure to instrument organic growth and capacity restore. Ideal candidate will need to learn and understand existing mechanism and work on evolving them continually through appropriate automation and tools. Job Requirement: ● Knowledge of networking fundamentals like TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6 ● Basic knowledge of routing protocols like BGP, OSPF etc. ● Knowledge of network protocols like ARP, DHCP, DNS, TFTP etc. ● Understanding of Routers, Switches, VLAN, WAN, Internet Connectivity. ● Base level experience in Linux/Unix systems and open source tools. ● Knowledge in languages like Python etc. ● Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. ● Ability to cross-correlate events and troubleshoot issues quickly. ● Experience in working on HW platforms from vendors like Cisco, Arista and Juniper is a plus. Job Qualifications: ● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent required ● Certification in JNCIA, CCNA or equivalent preferred ● 1-2 yrs experience in hands-on router or switch configuration preferred ● Knowledge of network technology fundamentals like TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, VLAN, CIDR, Netmask, required ● Knowledge of network protocols like BGP, OSPF, TACACS, SSH, DNS, ARP, DHCP, TFTP required ● Knowledge of languages like Python, unix shell etc. required. The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below: $89,600 - $158,100 Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. 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). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. 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. Please see the Talent Privacy Notice for information regarding how eBay handles your personal data collected when you use the eBay Careers website or apply for a job with eBay. eBay is an equal opportunity employer. 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This job posting was last updated on 8/25/2025