Software Engineer I, Marketplace Makers

Etsy•New York, NY

1d•$108,000 - $162,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Etsy is seeking an early-career Software Engineer I to join the Marketplace Makers team, which builds programs and tools that recognize and grow Etsy sellers and improve buyer experiences. The team works on the Star Seller program and seller tools in Shop Manager. The role involves building and shipping full-stack web features using PHP and React/TypeScript, learning how Etsy’s platform works end to end, and developing engineering skills with support from teammates who pair, review code, and teach. The team is a multifunctional product group distributed across the United States and Mexico. It ships small increments behind feature flags, runs A/B experiments, and uses data to guide product decisions. The role reports to the Engineering Manager of Marketplace Makers. Candidates are prioritized if they live within commuting distance of Etsy’s Brooklyn office, where team members are asked to work in person once or twice per week depending on proximity. Remote candidates outside commuting distance may be considered case by case, with occasional office travel expected. The position is full time. Compensation includes a location-based base salary, an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and benefits supporting employees and their families. Etsy is an equal opportunity workplace and supports accommodations during the interview and hiring process. Visa sponsorship is supported, though opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.

Requirements

A foundation in software engineering, acquired through a computer science or related degree, a bootcamp, or equivalent self-directed experience.
Some experience building web applications through internships, co-ops, personal projects, or professional work.
Experience with or familiarity with languages such as PHP, Python, Ruby, Java, Go, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
Curiosity about how systems work and persistence in debugging to identify root causes.
Comfort asking questions, receiving feedback, and learning openly.
Interest in solving user problems and writing readable, maintainable code.
Clear written and spoken communication with technical and non-technical teammates.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain well-scoped product features across the PHP backend and React/TypeScript frontend, with guidance from senior engineers.
Translate designs and product requirements into production-ready code and write tests to ensure it continues working.
Participate in code reviews by both giving and receiving feedback.
Help instrument and analyze A/B experiments on seller-facing features, such as the Star Seller dashboard and seller inbox.
Investigate bugs and support issues, and communicate clearly about findings and fixes.
Collaborate with product, design, research, and analytics partners in planning, standups, and retrospectives.
Take on other tasks as required; duties and responsibilities may change from time to time.