Senior Software Engineer I

Company Description Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an Etsy Inc. employee , whether a team member of Etsy, Reverb, or Depop, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human. What's the Role? Etsy is seeking a Senior Software Engineer I to join our International Engineering team. You will be joining a team of software engineers, building features and systems to enable our international sellers to reach millions of buyers globally. The technology we build spans the full stack end to end; from user experience, to API design, backend service development, vendor integrations, and database design. Depending on the needs of the business our team may need to move up and down the stack, and in many cases collaborate with other teams to get to what needs to be done. This is a full-time position reporting to the Senior Manager, International Engineering. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Etsy. This role requires your presence in Etsy’s Dublin office once or twice per week depending on your proximity to the office. Candidates living within commutable distance of our Dublin office, may be the first to be considered. Learn more details about our work modes and workplace safety policies here . What’s this team like at Etsy? International markets represent a significant portion of Etsy’s business with an opportunity to scale and mature over the next few years.The International team is responsible for defining strategy and goals that create engaging buyer experiences, solve seller problems, and drive profitable growth in non-US markets (like Dublin!).The team includes members of product, engineering, marketing, and operations, and works collaboratively across all teams at Etsy. As the engineering arm of this effort, we work on building relevant user interfaces, backend systems, data, and relevant standalone services . What's the day-to-day?

• Contribute at all levels; from front-end (HTML, CSS, JS, and relevant frameworks), to API design and back-end (PHP, MySQL, BigQuery), and standalone supporting services running in containers.
• Document technical design decisions, and give feedback to other team members on their design specs.
• Work cross-functionally with various teams for technical alignment and dependency management.
• Participate in code and design reviews and maintain high standards of code quality
• Mentor and guide junior engineers.
• Work with supporting functions, such as analytics, product management, and design, to make sure we are building the right product for the right set of customers.
• Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law.

Qualities that will help me thrive in this role are:

• You are motivated by the potential of enabling sellers around the world. You demonstrate empathy for the needs and pain points of our international buyers and sellers, translating them into innovative and user-friendly solutions.
• You have 5+ years of experience working on large scale projects, where you lead the technical direction of moderately complex problems.
• You have built backend systems serving millions of customers. High availability, security, maintainability are second nature in your design.
• You mentor other engineers through pairing, delegation and sponsorship.
• You take pride in how well you document technical design, and lead others around you to bring them along.
• You collaborate well with partner functions, such as Product Management, Analytics, and Research to validate your work.
• You have a “leave it better than you found it” mentality, and are willing to work with and improve on code you did not originally write.
• You write understandable, testable code with an eye towards maintainability and scalability.
• You are a mindful, transparent, and communicative member of your team.

Additional Information What's Next If you're interested in joining the team at Etsy, please share your resume with us and feel free to include a cover letter if you'd like. As we hope you've seen already, Etsy is a place that values individuality and variety. We don't want you to be like everyone else -- we want you to be like you! So tell us what you're all about. Our Promise At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the interview process, please let your recruiter know. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr