Company DescriptionEtsy 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 employee, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human.
We believe exceptional companies are built by exceptional teams, and we're intentional about it. That means hiring great people, setting them up for success from day one, and giving them real reasons to grow their careers here. We invest in development that goes beyond promotions, and we foster the trust and relationships that help people do their best work together.
What's the role?We are looking for a Software Engineer to help improve Etsy's development workflows and environments. As a Developer Platform Engineer, you'll build infrastructure and tooling that enables other engineers to write, test, and ship code more effectively. You'll work alongside experienced engineers on meaningful projects spanning CI/CD, dev environments, and our engineering architecture. This role is a great fit if you enjoy solving problems, care about code quality, and want to grow your skills in a platform engineering context.
This is a full-time position reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager.
What's this team like at Etsy?- The team focuses on increasing developer velocity and decreasing engineering friction while using industry-standard tooling
- We work closely with other infrastructure, product, and SRE teams to ensure consistency between development and production
- We are actively working on SDLC, CI/CD, and infrastructure architecture at Etsy, as well as improving the developer working environment
- Everyone enjoys working with and getting to know each other, and appreciates a good work/life balance
What does the day-to-day look like?- Stand-ups, sprint planning, and retros along with other agile ceremonies
- On-call rotations and Slack support for our engineering "customers"
- Pull request reviews and discussions with a focus on quality software engineering practices
- Writing and updating documentation with clear protocols for other engineers to follow
- Collaborating with engineers across teams to solve shared problems
- 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 you thrive in this role are:- Curiosity and a desire to keep learning, including picking up new frameworks and technologies as problems demand
- Ability to work collaboratively and take direction well while building toward greater independence over time
- Care about shipping complete, well-tested work, not just getting features across the finish line
- Organized and attentive to detail, with an appreciation for tests and documentation
- Some exposure to infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Chef, or similar) or willingness to learn
- Familiarity with CI/CD concepts, non-production environments, and software development lifecycle workflows
Compensation & BenefitsIn addition to salary, you'll be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our competitive benefits that support you and your family. Base salary is determined by your location, skills, and experience.
Etsy uses two geographic pay zones to reflect the labor markets where we compete for talent: one called Geo-1, covering the New York City metropolitan area, San Francisco Bay Area, and Seattle metropolitan area, and one called Geo-2, covering all other U.S. locations. Salary ranges for this role vary by zone and are listed below.
LocationWe prioritize candidates based within commutable distance of Etsy's Brooklyn Office. Depending on proximity, we ask team members to come in once or twice per week. Remote candidates outside commutable distance may be considered on a case-by-case basis, with the expectation of occasional travel to the office. Learn more details about our work modes and workplace safety policies here.
Salary Range: Geo-1: 138,000.00 - 186,000.00 USD Annual Geo-2: 124,000.00 - 168,000.00 USD Annual
What's NextIf 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 PromiseAt 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 and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship or immigration status, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status**, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law**. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the interview or hiring process, please let your recruiter know and we will work with you to meet your needs. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.
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