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 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 an experienced Backend/API Software Engineer to join our dynamic and multidisciplinary app development team in Mexico. As a key member of our Growth Initiative, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the Etsy shopping experience. You will collaborate closely with native and backend engineers, as well as cross-functional partners, to design, develop, and implement exciting new features that empower buyers to shop with confidence. This role offers a direct opportunity to impact Etsy's goals and growth by building a seamless, intuitive, and trustworthy shopping experience that drives conversion and fosters long-term customer loyalty. Our team focuses on optimizing the entire buyer journey, and your contributions will be instrumental in achieving our mission.

This is a full-time position reporting to the Engineering Manager. 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 Mexico, however candidates living within commutable distance of the Etsy Mexico office will be the first to be considered. Even if located within commuting distance of an office, you will have the option to work office-based, flex, or remotely.

Etsy offers different work modes to meet the variety of needs and preferences of our team. Learn more about our Flex and Office-based work modes and workplace safety policies here.

What’s this team like at Etsy?

We thrive in a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best work. We value:

• Teamwork: We work together to form an effective, high-functioning, and lively team, fostering open communication and mutual respect.

• Collaboration: We actively source ideas and collaborate with other teams in a blameless environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and cross-functional partnerships.

• Experimentation: We embrace a culture of experimentation, iterating quickly and learning from both successes and failures in a blameless environment.

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We prioritize equitable treatment, inclusivity, and diversity, believing that diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes.

What does the day-to-day look like?

• Design, develop, and implement robust and scalable backend systems and APIs for Etsy's mobile app.

• Collaborate with native engineers to integrate new features seamlessly into the app.

• Partner with cross-functional teams (product, design, etc.) to define requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving our development processes.

• Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks and other technical issues.

• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of our platform architecture and infrastructure.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in backend/API development.

• Prototype, optimize, and deploy large-scale product improvements that deliver key results.

• Run experiments and use data to identify solutions and validate product improvements.

• Collaborate with product managers, product designers, analysts, researchers, and other full-stack engineers to deliver high-quality features to our buyers.

• 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:

• 4+ years of experience in backend/API software engineering (or equivalent). 

• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices.

• Proficiency in at least one backend programming language (e.g., PHP, Java, Python, Node.js, Ruby). 

• Experience with API design and development (RESTful APIs preferred).

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

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, 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.