Engineering Manager, Etsy
Experimentation Platform
$197-257k
eCommerce platform for handcrafted goods
Job no longer available
eCommerce platform for handcrafted goods
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$197-257k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To keep human connection at the heart of commerce.
Role
Who you are
- 2+ years Tech Lead or 1+ years Management experience (a prior experience as a senior IC is a must)
- Strong understanding of system design principles (including how frontend and backend systems integrate), data flow and scalability considerations
- Capability to provide technical guidance based on language-agnostic principles - expected to quickly come up to speed on PHP and JavaScript specifics, as they pertain to the project, if not already proficient
- Familiarity with frontend technologies, like React, and backend web service principles (e.g., RESTful services)
- Understanding continuous integration and continuous deployment processes, tools, and best practices
- Experience with an A/B testing platform, either through building and supporting the platform or running experiments
What the job involves
- Collaborative Spirit: We believe in the power of collective intelligence. Every voice is heard, and every team member is a vital piece of our success puzzle
- Inclusive Culture: Our team is a mosaic of backgrounds and perspectives. We celebrate our differences and use them to propel creativity and innovation
- Dynamic Pace: Agile is in our DNA. We thrive in a fast-paced environment that's as dynamic as the technology we work with. Expect to pivot with purpose, embrace change, and push the boundaries of what’s possible
- Continuous Learning: We're lifelong learners, always seeking to improve our skills and understanding. Whether through formal training, innovation labs, peer-led workshops, or lunch-and-learns, professional growth is a constant goal
- Supportive Leadership: Our leaders are mentors, advocates, and cheerleaders. They provide clear direction but give you the autonomy to innovate and shine. Regular one-on-ones ensure you’re supported and your career goals stay in focus
- Impactful Work: Every project you touch serves a greater purpose. We're not just about meeting objectives; we're about making a tangible impact on our customers and community
- Work-Life Harmony: While we're passionate about our work, we also understand the importance of life outside the office. Flex hours, remote work options, and a culture that values downtime ensure you have time to recharge and enjoy your personal life
- Manage a team of 4-6 front-end and back-end engineers: hire, manage performance, assign tasks, provide technical guidance and ensure that projects are completed on time
- Align the team's output with broader organizational objectives and assess inter-team dependencies to optimize for efficient and autonomous operations
- Perform detailed architectural reviews, with a focus on system scalability and decoupling strategies
- Build and maintain close working relationships with stakeholders (primarily Product Management, Design, Data Science and Analytics), ensuring that the platform meets the needs of its users
- 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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