Senior Software Engineer I, Fulfillment ML

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.

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What’s the role?

The Inventory and Fulfillment systems group at Etsy creates the foundation for the most fulfilling fulfillment experience by enabling transparency and trust for our buyers while highlighting the human side of our sellers and their unique items.

In this team, you'll closely follow the latest research and implement its best ideas efficiently, at scale for the benefit of Etsy's buyers and sellers. Working hands-on with a cross-disciplinary team, you will help ship robust production models that will be A/B tested live on Etsy.com! Does helping people find the perfect handmade or vintage good from using the latest ML research sound exciting to you? If so, we could be the perfect match.

This is a full-time position reporting to the Engineering Manager, Fulfillment ML. 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.

For this role, we are considering candidates based in the United States. Candidates living within commutable distance of Etsy’s Brooklyn Office Hub or in the San Francisco Bay Area may be the first to be considered. For candidates within commutable distance, Etsy requires in-office attendance once or twice per week depending on your proximity to the office. Etsy offers different work modes to meet the variety of needs and preferences of our team. Learn more details about our  work modes and workplace safety policies here.

What’s this team like at Etsy?

Our goal is to make global fulfillment on Etsy predictable when it comes to delivery speed, network reliability, shipping cost, tracking for even digital and custom made items. Our many:many marketplace gives us a unique opportunity to utilize data to optimize buyer and seller experiences and ensure the fulfillment promises we make to buyers meet rigorous standards and expectations.

What does the day-to-day look like?

• Collaborate with Machine Learning engineers and drive technical strategy that meets business and product needs. For example, guiding teams to find the right balance between new model development and infrastructure complexity.

• Serve as an advocate for making Fulfillment Data like Estimated Delivery Dates accessible across Etsy.

• Gain insights through research, data analysis, and our A/B tests.

• Push code to production early and often using our continuous deployment systems.

• Build and maintain observability and test tooling - logging, monitoring, distributed tracing, alerting and offline test tools.

• You will mainly focus on backend technologies, including PHP, MySQL, BigQuery, GCS, Memcache, Gearman, and more.

• You will ensure systems are maintainable and expandable by others to prevent single points of failure for both systems and people.

• You will move the business forward in unknown problem spaces with creative solutions backed in proofs of concept.

• 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:

• You have experience with back-end technologies like PHP, MySQL, Memcache

• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.

• Proven success in leading and solving complex, undefined problems.

• Experience in cloud-based infrastructure, specifically Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

• Experience with data streaming / processing platforms like Apache Kafka and Spark is a plus.

• Experience leading, mentoring, and coaching other engineers in a compassionate manner

• Strong track record of working closely with product managers and machine learning engineers, providing estimates and product ideas that impact the team’s roadmap.

• You have a “leave it better than you found it” mentality, and are willing to work with and improve on code written by others.

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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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.