Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Etsy
Job overview
The Software Engineer II, Frontend Infrastructure at Etsy focuses on enhancing frontend development tools and frameworks to improve developer experience and performance across the platform.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves building and improving frontend tools like server-side rendered React and JavaScript build systems, maintaining system stability, implementing error tracking, monitoring performance, and collaborating with internal teams to support product engineering.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $135,000 to $175,000 with eligibility for equity packages, annual performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits supporting employees and their families.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have proficiency in JavaScript and/or TypeScript, interest or familiarity with PHP, and an understanding of build systems, frontend frameworks, cloud infrastructure, and production stability; proactive learning and collaboration skills are essential.
Career development
The team culture encourages experimentation, continuous learning, and collaboration, providing opportunities to work on large projects with guidance from senior engineers and grow within a supportive environment.
Work environment and culture
Etsy values fairness, inclusivity, continuous learning, teamwork, and a supportive environment that celebrates diversity and fosters innovation.
Company information
Etsy is a global marketplace for unique and creative goods, connecting millions of entrepreneurs and buyers worldwide, with a focus on meaningful impact and human-centered commerce.
Team overview
The Frontend Infrastructure team is part of the Product Enablement group, consisting of six full-stack engineers, an engineering manager, and a product manager distributed across the US and Mexico, emphasizing collaboration and shared values.
Job location and travel
The position requires presence in Etsy's Brooklyn Office once or twice a week, with preference for candidates within commutable distance; remote work options are limited and guided by workplace safety policies.
Application process
Applicants should submit a resume and may include a cover letter; Etsy encourages diversity and inclusion and provides accommodations during the application process as needed.
Unique job features
This role offers the chance to work on widely-used frontend infrastructure tools at scale, with a focus on innovation, developer experience, and performance optimization in a major tech marketplace.
Company overview
Etsy is an e-commerce platform specializing in handmade, vintage items, and craft supplies, connecting millions of creative entrepreneurs with buyers globally. Founded in 2005, Etsy generates revenue through listing fees, transaction fees, and various seller services such as advertising and payment processing. The company has a strong community ethos and focuses on sustainability, having become a Certified B Corporation in 2012. Notably, Etsy's IPO in 2015 marked a significant milestone, highlighting its growth and commitment to supporting small businesses.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your expertise in frontend technologies like JavaScript and TypeScript, emphasizing any experience with build systems and frontend frameworks such as React or Vite to align with Etsy's frontend infrastructure needs.
Showcase your ability to collaborate across teams and improve developer experiences, focusing on your skills in monitoring, error tracking, and optimizing performance in production environments.
Apply through Etsy's corporate careers page and LinkedIn, as well as other job boards where Etsy posts openings, to maximize your chances of being noticed.
Connect with current Etsy frontend infrastructure or product enablement team members on LinkedIn, using ice breakers such as commenting on recent Etsy engineering blog posts or asking about their experiences working on frontend tools and frameworks at Etsy.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'frontend tools,' 'TypeScript,' 'JavaScript,' 'build systems,' 'React,' 'performance optimization,' and 'developer experience' to ensure it passes automated screening.
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