Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Etsy
Search, Recommendations, and Ads
$233-350k
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eCommerce platform for handcrafted goods
Open for applications
eCommerce platform for handcrafted goods
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$233-350k
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To keep human connection at the heart of commerce.
Role
Who you are
- Do you have a passion for designing and implementing strategies for a holistic AI/ML ecosystem?
- Are you excited by the challenge of leading research initiatives and building advanced algorithms at a global scale?
- Are you motivated to mentor engineers and shape the future state of the industry?
- If so, this could be the perfect match
- 10+ years of progressive experience in ML and AI, with a proud track record of building large-scale, high-performance models and systems
- Deep experience with the end-to-end development lifecycle of ML/AI, focusing on both large-scale model training and serving
- A foundational and practical understanding of machine learning principles and the critical steps required to successfully productionize models at scale
- Proficiency with modern data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Beam, Hadoop) and ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
- Exceptional ability to define and solve highly ambiguous or unconstrained technical problems, knowing when to strategically seek assistance
- A proven track record of successfully collaborating with engineers, leaders, and product managers to drive complex projects to completion
- A demonstrated commitment to supporting and mentoring other engineers, elevating the technical capability of the organization
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer, Machine Learning to be a pivotal technical leader in architecting the next generation of AI/ML models and systems that connect buyers and sellers across Etsy's platform
- In this highly influential role, you will define and lead the technical strategy for our core AI/ML solutions in Search, Recommendations, and Ads
- You will apply state-of-the-art techniques, including hybrid retrieval, multi-tasking deep learning, Generative Recommendations, and Agentic shopping experiences to create a cohesive, highly personalized customer journey for over 85 million buyers and over 5 million sellers
- This opportunity is a full-time position reporting to the engineering leadership within Search, Recommendations, and Ads
- Identify customer problems and opportunities; lead teams to research, architect, design, and operationalize AI/ML solutions
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders to define and execute a compelling product and technical roadmap for ML solutions
- Drive cross-functional technical alignment and execution across various engineering teams
- Lead R&D in advanced AI, with a major focus on mid/long-term research topics that push the boundaries of the industry
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to grow the skills and capabilities of engineers across the entire organization
- Apply a disciplined, data-driven approach to technical decision-making and experimentation
- 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
Our take
Created as an alternative to more corporate eCommerce sites, Etsy is a peer-to-peer (P2P) website where users buy and sell handmade crafts, vintage items, art and photography. The online marketplace works similarly to Amazon and eBay, only with an emphasis on unique items rather than mass-produced merchandise.
Since its IPO in 2015, it has managed to hold its own in an increasingly competitive eCommerce industry, including from Amazon's handmade section that launched in 2015. Further, by providing sellers with ownership over pricing and branding, the site is attractive for those wanting to set up a business on an established platform.
However, the seller-side of Etsy is not without problems. A hike in transaction fees and the introduction of mandatory marketing fees for artists with high turnovers created significant discontent amongst sellers. Despite this, Etsy continues to connect artists and consumers, attracting shoppers with its message of extraordinary, handmade and affordable products.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
May 2012
$40m
LATE VC
Aug 2010
$20m
SERIES E
Total funding: $91.7m
Company benefits
- Equity (offers vary by country)
- Performance bonuses
- Paid gender neutral parental leave
- Adoption and family planning
- Back-up care
- Volunteer time off
- Donation matching
- Employee resource groups
- Global virtual events
- Employer paid health benefits
- Fitness benefits
- Wellness programming
- Mental health benefits
- 401K matching/Pension contributions
Company HQ
Downtown Brooklyn, NY
Leadership
Josh Silverman
(CEO)Previously senior executive at eBay, CEO of Shopping.com, CEO of Skype and President of Consumer Products & Services at American Express.
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