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Etsy · 1 day ago

Senior Software Engineer II, ML Enablement

Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods, seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work on automated ML validation systems and evaluation tooling. This role focuses on architecting frameworks to safeguard the quality of Etsy’s machine learning experiences, ensuring optimal performance and cost-effectiveness for over 100 million users.

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceInternetRetailSales
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Responsibilities

Write high-quality Java, Python, Scala, and/or scripting code
Engage in code reviews and pair programming
Lead and inform architectural design
Design automated frameworks that go beyond unit tests to validate model quality—ensuring that changes to our algorithms improve the buyer experience without regressing on system performance or cost
Work cross functionally with applied scientists to understand how our customers develop ML models and do offline evaluation, and use that understanding to unearth and tackle ambiguous problems
Thoughtfully use generative AI and other productivity tools, focusing on learning and intentional, impactful contributions

Qualification

JavaPythonScalaMachine LearningDistributed SystemsCloud InfrastructureFull Stack DevelopmentCode ReviewsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
A consistent track record of working with distributed systems, cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud, AWS, etc.), and Machine Learning systems
Strong software engineering skills, with the ability to write production-ready code in Java, Scala, Python, and/or other equivalent languages
Passionate about building systems that don't just work, but that are easy and enjoyable to use
5+yrs professional experience in building, iterating and troubleshooting solutions to complex problems with a significant backend component
Though we lean towards strong backend and infrastructural expertise, experience in and openness to coding full stack (including React and Typescript) is a plus

Benefits

Equity package
Annual performance bonus
Competitive benefits

Company

Etsy is an e-commerce site and a smartphone application for buying and selling handmade and vintage items.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$747.26M
Key Investors
Elliott Management Corp.Index VenturesAccel
2025-06-12Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2024-02-01Post Ipo Equity
2017-05-15Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Josh Silverman
CEO
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Zofia Ciechowska
Vice President, People Strategy
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