Director, Engineering - Seller Exp.

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. About The Team And The Role The Seller Experience team builds the next generation of selling experiences that power eBay’s recommerce flywheel. We are a small, focused, and highly collaborative group that works in agile, multi-functional squads with Product Management, Engineering, Quality, UX Research, and Design. Together, we tackle large‑scale, high‑impact problems that shape how millions of people sell on eBay every day, generating billions in annual revenue. What You Will Accomplish Lead multiple cross‑platform engineering teams to deliver AI‑powered seller experiences that improve seller outcomes, increase engagement, and drive significant revenue impact. Own delivery excellence for a critical portfolio of seller flows, continuously improving reliability, performance, scalability, and time‑to‑market through strong engineering practices. Build, coach, and grow a high‑performing bench of engineering leaders and senior ICs, creating clear career paths and a culture of psychological safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Partner closely with Product, UX, Analytics, Architecture, and other domains to define strategy, shape roadmaps, and ship cohesive solutions that elevate the end‑to‑end seller journey. Drive pragmatic modernization and simplification of architectures and platforms, proactively addressing tech debt and introducing tools and patterns that materially improve developer productivity and customer impact. Champion TDD, automated testing, CI/CD, observability, and effective incident management so teams can experiment safely, deploy frequently, and resolve issues quickly for sellers. What You Will Bring 15+ years of software engineering experience, including building and operating large‑scale distributed systems or high‑traffic consumer products, and 5+ years leading managers and multiple engineering teams or portfolios. Proven success delivering complex, multi‑functional initiatives in partnership with Product, Design/UX, and business collaborators, with strong communication skills and experience influencing senior leadership. Technical depth across services, data, and client technologies (web and/or native), with the ability to go deep in architecture and code reviews and to effectively challenge and support senior engineers. Demonstrated track record of driving engineering excellence, including TDD or strong automated testing practices, CI/CD pipelines, robust observability, and a focus on reliability and performance. Experience leading teams in e‑commerce, marketplaces, or other high‑scale consumer Internet domains; seller‑facing or recommerce experiences and AI/ML‑driven products are a strong plus. Inclusive, generative leadership style: you optimize for outcomes over outputs, use data and experimentation to guide decisions, embrace agentic AI as a force multiplier with clear guardrails, and thrive in globally distributed, collaborative environments. Additional Details The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below: $240,800 - $321,500 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. Remote roles are not eligible for U.S. visa sponsorship. eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. 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