Network Software Engineer - Security

eBay • Austin, TX

8h

About The Position

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:
Join the Network Security Team at eBay, where our mission is to build and secure the backbone of eBay’s network infrastructure.
As part of a highly collaborative group, you’ll help shape technical solutions that keep eBay secure and scalable. Our team values work-life balance, continuous learning, and creative problem-solving.
In this Network Security Engineer role, you’ll apply software engineering standard methodologies to streamline network operations and compliance, reporting to a technical manager who champions growth and innovation.

Requirements

• Strong development skills in Python, with a focus on writing clean, well-tested, and maintainable code.
• Practical experience building automation tools or services, including CLIs, APIs, or event-driven jobs.
• Proficiency in Git-based workflows, automated testing, and collaborative code reviews.
• Hands-on familiarity with Docker and basic Kubernetes concepts for local development and deployment.
• Solid understanding of core networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, subnets, DNS, HTTP) with comfort troubleshooting in Linux environments.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation, learn new security systems and APIs, and demonstrate effective communication and project leadership within a diverse technical team.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects that transform firewall management and network security, directly supporting eBay’s business resilience.
• Build and maintain lab environments to prototype and test automation tools, accelerating operational improvements.
• Develop and deploy Python plugins and applications to automate security workflows and enhance developer experience.
• Establish high standards for code quality through thorough reviews, testing, and quality assurance of security solutions.
• Collaborate across teams to support migration efforts from traditional hosting to Kubernetes, enabling modern application delivery.
• Expand your expertise in automation, networking, and vulnerability management, with opportunities for professional growth and on-call rotation approximately once per month.

Benefits

• a target bonus
• restricted stock units (as applicable)
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed