Senior Software Engineer I, Data Storage

Etsy; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Etsy is seeking a Senior Engineer for the Data Storage squad within the Data Platform organization. You will lead data storage initiatives, guide architectural direction, and align work with business priorities.

This role blends hands-on engineering with strategic leadership and direct engagement with internal data customers. You will help shape a cohesive vision for tools and platforms, working across teams to deliver scalable data solutions while staying true to Etsy's culture of learning and

Qualifications

• Experience leading data storage/analytics platforms.
• Ability to mentor engineers and guide architectural decisions.
• Strong communication with stakeholders across teams and leadership levels.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to technical strategy and drive critical projects.
• Guide architectural direction while incorporating feedback.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to design end-to-end data solutions.
• Mentor engineers and lead technical decisions.

Skills

Strong communication

Mentoring engineers

SQL proficiency

Data platform leadership

Tools

BigQuery

Iceberg

Cloud storage

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 employee, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human.

We believe exceptional companies are built by exceptional teams, and we're intentional about it. That means hiring great people, setting them up for success from day one, and giving them real reasons to grow their careers here. We invest in development that goes beyond promotions, and we foster the trust and relationships that help people do their best work together.

What's the role?

Etsy's Data Platform organization builds systems and infrastructure for collecting, storing, and analyzing huge datasets in batch and streaming contexts, and we're looking for a Senior Engineer to join our team. You'll be a leader on the Data Storage squad, contributing to technical strategy and driving some of our most critical projects. This role blends hands-on engineering with strategic, product-focused leadership. You'll be responsible for guiding our tools and platforms towards a cohesive vision, ensuring they align with business priorities, and incorporating the latest industry capabilities to unlock new opportunities for our internal customers. You'll stay in direct communication with those customers to ensure our work is tightly aligned to their areas of greatest need.

We believe that code is craft, and that the work we do is part of a larger creative culture that includes the hundreds of thousands of inspired artists and designers who make Etsy such a unique marketplace. We believe that small, empowered, self-motivated teams can do big things. We believe in measuring everything, taking advantage of our continuous deployment system to ship code early and often, and keeping up a blameless culture based on trust and a commitment to learning.

This is a full-time position reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, Data Storage.

What does this team look like at Etsy?

Our mission is to build seamless and intuitive tools for collecting and processing data at scale, in support of machine learning, marketing, business analysis, and ultimately delightful buyer and seller experiences. This is a big job as Etsy has millions of buyers and over 100 million unique, vintage, and handmade items! Our team values are empathy, kindness, accountability, and autonomy and we strive to foster an environment where individuals are supported, respected, and empowered to take ownership and collaborate effectively.

What does the day-to-day look like?

• You will contribute directly to projects, shaping our technical direction, and collaborating with our customers.


• You will engage in engineering and development work, guide your colleagues in technical decisions, deeply understand our problem spaces, and mentor engineers.


• You will also collaborate closely with engineering managers, product managers, internal data customers, and other engineers to design robust end-to-end solutions and incorporate industry trends that can drive business value.


• You will help build alignment and support for your ideas and will create presentations, write technical documentation, and share insights widely across a variety of stakeholders.


• 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.

Qualities that will help you thrive in this role are:

• Strong communication skills for influencing stakeholders across teams and leadership levels


• Familiarity with tools like BigQuery, Iceberg, and cloud storage at scale


• Experience writing and tuning sophisticated SQL queries for data exploration and analysis


• Ability to guide architectural direction while being receptive to feedback


• Collaborative mindset, and comfort working with a diverse range of roles and departments


• Interest and experience mentoring and growing other engineers


• Flexibility with languages and tools and a willingness to learn whatever is necessary to get the job done

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to salary, you'll be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our competitive benefits that support you and your family. Base salary is determined by your location, skills, and experience.

Etsy uses two geographic pay zones to reflect the labor markets where we compete for talent: one called Geo-1, covering the New York City metropolitan area, San Francisco Bay Area, and Seattle metropolitan area, and one called Geo-2, covering all other U.S. locations. Salary ranges for this role vary by zone and are listed below.

Location

We prioritize candidates based within commutable distance of Etsy's Brooklyn Office. Depending on proximity, we ask team members to come in once or twice per week. Remote candidates outside commutable distance may be considered on a case-by-case basis, with the expectation of occasional travel to the office. Learn more details about our work modes and workplace safety policies here.

Salary Range

• Geo-1: 159,000.00 - 215,000.00 USD Annual


• Geo-2: 143,000.00 - 193,000.00 USD Annual

Our Promise

At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship or immigration status, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the interview or hiring process, please let your recruiter know and we will work with you to meet your needs. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.