Tech Lead Manager

Location: Toronto

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Additional Details

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

C$142,400 - C$190,100

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including RRSP eligibility, various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within eBay.

eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at talent@ebay.com. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility.

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