Machine Learning Performance Engr Lead

Role description

Job Summary

The Generative AI team at eBay Core AI is looking for highly qualified candidates for a full‑time Machine Learning Performance Engineer Lead position in our Amsterdam office. This role requires a blend of expertise in software and hardware to enhance the performance and efficiency of machine learning systems, and a profound knowledge of computer architecture, interconnect fabrics, machine learning accelerators, ML toolchains, and model quantization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize software and hardware systems to enhance the performance of machine learning workloads.
• Collaborate with multi‑functional teams to develop scalable, efficient, and high‑performance machine learning solutions that use advanced machine learning accelerators.
• Develop and optimize toolchains that improve the efficiency of machine learning models on specialized hardware.
• Analyze and optimize the interconnects between different hardware components to minimize latency and improve throughput in machine learning applications.
• Conduct in‑depth performance analysis, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions at both the software and hardware layers.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in machine learning technologies, toolchains, computer architecture, and hardware accelerators to drive innovation within the company.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Extensive experience in system‑level programming and optimization, with a deep understanding of computer architecture, interconnect fabrics, memory systems, toolchains.
• Proficiency in designing, evaluating, and optimizing hardware systems for machine learning applications, with specific knowledge of machine learning accelerators.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C, and experience with machine learning frameworks like PyTorch.
• Understanding of machine learning algorithms, data structures, and software‑hardware interaction principles.
• Experience with parallel programming, multithreading, synchronization.
• Ability to solve complex software systems and optimize code for performance enhancements.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multi‑disciplinary team environment.

Benefits

eBay offers comprehensive and competitive benefit programs, including maternity and paternity leave, paid sabbatical, and financial security plans that support employees at all stages of life. These benefits help ensure that you feel financially secure during your working years and through retirement, today and in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible.