Senior Software Engineer (C++ / Java)

Job description

This job is with eBay, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

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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.

Join eBay's dynamic Payments Platform Engineering team, where innovation meets collaboration to build impactful solutions.

Our team plays a crucial role in enabling seamless transactions that support millions of global customers.

We thrive on diversity and invite individuals from various backgrounds to contribute to our inclusive culture.
About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled

Senior Software Engineer

with at least

10 years

of professional experience in

building high-performance transaction processing systems .

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in

C++

and a strong working knowledge of

Java , comfortable navigating large, complex codebases.

In this role, you will be instrumental in designing and delivering

scalable ,

secure , and

compliant solutions

for our core payments and accounting platforms.

Experience in the Payments, Accounting, or Financial Services domain is a plus.
Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of

real-time payments, clearing, and settlement systems

using

C++

and

Java .

Architect and optimize solutions for

transaction throughput, concurrency, and low-latency processing .

Implement

accounting logic, ledger management, and reconciliation workflows

to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Integrate with

payment networks (e.g., ACH, SWIFT, card networks)

and external financial systems.

Collaborate with Product, QA, Compliance, and Infrastructure teams to deliver reliable and

audit-ready systems .

Ensure adherence to

security, regulatory (PCI-DSS, SOX), and data privacy standards .

Conduct

code reviews, mentor engineers , and drive best practices in design and development.

Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex production issues in mission-critical financial applications.

Stay current with

emerging fintech technologies

and industry standards (ISO 20022, PSD2, real-time payments).

Required Qualifications

10+ years

of professional software development experience.

Strong expertise in

C++ (C++11/14/17 or newer) , including multi-threading, memory management, and performance optimization.

Solid working knowledge of

Java (Core Java, concurrency, JVM fundamentals) .

Hands-on experience with

financial systems , preferably in

payments, accounting, clearing, or settlement .

Strong foundation in

data structures, algorithms, OOD, and design patterns .

Proficiency with

databases

(RDBMS and or NoSQL Distributed).

Hands-on experience with

consensus algorithms (RAFT, Paxos or equivalent) .

Experience in

Linux/Unix environments , scripting, and debugging tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with

distributed systems

and

event-driven architectures

for payments.
Familiarity with

modern build/deployment tools

.

Experience with

cloud-native solutions

and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Exposure to

payment gateways, fraud detection, risk management , or

settlement systems

is a plus.

Background in

ledger accounting principles

and reconciliation automation nice to have

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