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!
Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Architecture
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
Hands-On Engineering
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
People Management & Team Leadership
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
Execution & Delivery
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
Engineering Excellence & Operations
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
Cross-Functional Influence
Partner with product, design, infrastructure, and operations teams
Align technical direction across multiple teams and domains
Influence roadmap through strong technical and business judgment
Minimum Qualifications (Must Have)
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
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