Capacity Engineer

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Algorithms, Data science techniques, Database, Effective communication skills, Generative AI, Infrastructure as code, Machine learning techniques, MySQL, Optimization, React.js, Vue.js

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Capacity Engineer to join our influential and centralized capacity planning team for eBay's Marketplaces Core Technology organization. As a Capacity Engineer, you will be responsible for analyzing, modeling, and forecasting the infrastructure needs of our organization. Your expertise in capacity planning and forecasting will play a crucial role in optimizing resource allocation and ensuring efficient utilization of our technology assets. Experience with public and private Kubernetes based clouds, AI Inferencing, training and generative AI workload optimization will be highly beneficial in this role. The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills, superb communication abilities, and a deep understanding of technology infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze historical data, trends, and growth patterns to develop accurate capacity models such as compute, network, storage, and platform optimization requirements.and forecasts

• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to gather relevant information on business objectives, technology requirements, and upcoming projects

• Monitor annual budget planning in your focused vertical such as Artificial Intelligence, Cloud/k8s Infrastructure, etc.

• Evaluate and refine existing capacity planning processes and methodologies to improve accuracy and efficiency

• Develop and maintain comprehensive capacity plans for various technology domains, including servers, databases, network bandwidth, storage systems, and Kubernetes infrastructure

• Monitor system performance metrics and utilization levels to identify potential bottlenecks or areas of underutilization. Take responsibility and drive for the realization of gains from improving utilization

• Collaborate with partners like data scientists and AI to understand future technology initiatives, anticipate resource demands, and develop proactive capacity plans

• Conduct "what-if" scenarios to assess the impact of different business scenarios and help guide decision-making processes

• Prepare regular reports and presentations to communicate capacity planning insights, recommendations, and performance metrics to key partners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, statistics or a related field

• 5 years of experience in capacity planning, resource allocation, and forecasting in a technology-intensive environment

• Proficiency in Vue.js or React

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex data sets and identify meaningful patterns and trends

• Proficient in using statistical and forecasting tools to develop accurate capacity models and predictions, and maintaining MySQL databases.

• Familiarity with technology infrastructure components, including servers, databases, networks, storage systems, and cloud platforms

• Knowledge of artificial intelligence concepts and machine learning algorithms

Benefits are an essential part of your total compensation for the work you do every day. Whether you’re single, in a growing family, or nearing retirement, eBay offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs to meet your needs. Including maternal & paternal leave, paid sabbatical, and plans to help ensure your financial security today and in the years ahead because we know feeling financially secure during your working years and through retirement is important.

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The pay range for this position at commencement of employment in California, Washington, or New York is expected in the range below.

$135,200 - $205,700

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 401(k) eligibility and 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.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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