Tech Lead Manager
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 Authenticity Guarantee is a key initiative at eBay where select items are verified by professional authenticators to enhance buyer trust, confidence, and satisfaction. The Authentication Technology team builds end-to-end software solutions powering the authentication lifecycle—including receiving, shipping, warehouse operations, storage, imaging, and Android applications—while integrating with custom hardware systems. This requires designing highly scalable, distributed, and reliable systems. About the Role We are seeking a Tech Lead Manager (TLM) who combines the technical depth of a Staff Engineer with the people leadership of an Engineering Manager. You will own architecture and technical direction for a critical product area while also managing and growing a team of engineers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of hands-on system design, cross-team influence, and team leadership. You will remain close to the technology—guiding design decisions, reviewing code, and solving complex problems—while also ensuring your team is effective, motivated, and delivering high-impact results. If you enjoy building 0 to 1, this would be a great fit!
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in full stack software engineering
- 1+ years of engineering management experience (or equivalent team leadership experience)
- Proven track record of owning architecture and delivering large-scale distributed systems
- Strong expertise in: Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, React
- Backend: Java, Node.js, Ruby, or similar
- Deep understanding of system design, microservices, APIs (REST/GraphQL), and event-driven systems
- Experience with cloud platforms (GCP preferred) and services (Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, Storage, CDN, etc.)
- Solid understanding of data modeling (SQL & NoSQL)
- Experience driving technical decisions across teams
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD, testing strategies, and DevOps practices
- Proven ability to lead teams while remaining technically hands-on
- AI usage in software development
Nice To Haves
- Experience with mobile development (Android)
- Familiarity with observability platforms and distributed tracing
- Experience with micro-frontend or modular architectures
- Google Cloud certification (Developer or Architect)
- Experience building or integrating AI/ML systems or LLMs
- Contributions to open-source projects
Responsibilities
- Own and drive end-to-end system architecture across frontend, backend, and platform layers of a 0 to 1 product
- Design scalable, distributed, and resilient systems supporting high-volume workflows
- Define and standardize architecture patterns, APIs, and data models
- Lead design reviews and influence technical decisions across the product and sometimes across multiple products & teams
- Partner with Architects and leadership to shape long-term technical strategy
- Identify and address system-wide scalability, security, performance, and reliability challenges
- Stay actively involved in critical parts of the codebase and system design
- Contribute to design, debugging, and implementation of complex features
- Lead by example in writing high-quality, maintainable, production-grade code
- Prototype new technologies and validate architectural approaches
- Manage, mentor, and grow a team of engineers (career development, performance, coaching)
- Build a high-performing, inclusive engineering culture
- Lead hiring, onboarding, and retention efforts
- Provide continuous feedback and support career progression
- Own delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives from concept to production
- Translate ambiguous product requirements into clear technical architecture, design and execution plans
- Balance technical investments vs. product delivery
- Ensure predictable execution and high-quality outcomes
- Establish and enforce best practices for testing, CI/CD, observability, and reliability
- Define and track SLAs and key system metrics
- Drive improvements in performance, scalability, and developer productivity
- Ensure systems meet security and compliance standards
- Partner with product, design, infrastructure, and operations teams
- Align technical direction across multiple teams and domains
- Influence roadmap through strong technical and business judgment
Benefits
- RRSP eligibility
- various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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