Senior Software Engineer, AI Platform
Company: eBay
Location: Toronto, ON
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-04-10
About this role
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:
### This role sits within eBay’s engineering organization and is focused on building a next-generation AI-powered platform that transforms how software is designed, developed, and delivered at scale. Our Platform Engineering team builds and operates backend services that power intelligent workflows and developer-facing capabilities, enabling product teams across eBay to move faster while maintaining high quality and performance. As a Senior Software Engineer – Backend, you will architect and develop core platform services, solving complex technical problems and shaping scalable solutions for critical platform features. You will partner closely with engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams, while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to an inclusive, learning-focused culture that values ownership, thoughtful collaboration, and sustainable work/life balance.
### What you will accomplish:
- ### **Design, build, and evolve scalable backend services and APIs that power intelligent workflows and developer-facing capabilities, directly improving developer productivity and delivery speed.**
- ### **Drive system architecture and technical decisions with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability, simplif...