staff machine learning AI Engineer ic · Posted Apr 29, 2026

About this role

eBay is hiring a staff-level AI Engineer in the machine learning function based in Tokyo, Japan. The posting calls out experience with Distributed Systems, Microservices, Observability, Performance Optimization.

Role
AI Engineer
Function
machine learning
Level
staff
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Department
Engineering
Posted
Apr 29, 2026

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Job description

from eBay careers

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 Role

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer – Backend to define and evolve the architecture of our AI Agentic Platform. You will lead cross-team initiatives and drive the design of systems that enable scalable, reliable, and extensible AI-driven workflows.

This role requires deep backend expertise along with strong judgment in applying emerging AI and agentic patterns in production systems.

Responsibilities

Architecture & Technical Leadership

  • Lead design of complex backend systems powering AI-driven workflows.
  • Define platform abstractions for orchestration, context management, and service integration.
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