Senior Software Engineer I

Etsy; Oregon (WI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An online marketplace is seeking a Senior Software Engineer I to lead design and implementation within the Payments Platform team. Key responsibilities include developing critical-path services and collaborating across teams to ensure quality. The role requires over 5 years of experience in software engineering, strong coding skills in PHP and JavaScript, and flexibility with programming environments. Candidates near specific office hubs in the US are preferred, with a mix of in-office and remote work options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Experience in large codebases and building robust services.
• Strong coding practices focusing on maintainability and testability.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all levels of Etsy’s Payments Platform.
• Develop and maintain critical-path product services.
• Collaborate with Payments teams to ensure platform stability.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Flexibility with programming languages

Collaboration and communication skills

Leadership in solution implementation

Tools

PHP

JavaScript

Job description

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.

Role Summary As a Senior Software Engineer I in the Payments Platform team, you will lead the design and implementation of moderately complex solutions that align with team objectives. You will own ownership of critical product services, collaborate cross‑functionally, and enable your teammates to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all levels of Etsy’s Payments Platform.
• Develop and maintain critical‑path product services.
• Provide detailed and constructive design and code reviews.
• Work cross‑functionally with all Payments teams and other stakeholders to ensure stability and quality of the platform.
• Push code to production early and often using continuous deployment systems.
• Assume additional tasks as the business evolves and as required by local law.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Experience operating within a large codebase and building robust services.
• Flexibility with different programming languages and cloud‑native environments.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Leadership in advising and implementing solutions to loosely scoped problems.
• Write maintainable, testable code with a focus on durability.
• Consider the impact of your work on end users and the large‑scale web.
• Experience in both back‑end and front‑end coding in PHP, JavaScript, or similar codebases.

Additional Information Location: United States – please note that candidates living within commutable distance of Etsy’s Brooklyn Office Hub or in the San Francisco Bay Area may be the first to be considered. For eligible candidates, in‑office attendance is required once or twice per week. Etsy offers different work modes to meet diverse needs. Learn more details about our work modes and workplace safety policies here.

Our Promise At Etsy, we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces foster relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is a proud 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 you need an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please let us know. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.