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, reverb, or depop, you'll tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and keeping commerce human.
*job description*:
*what's the role?
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etsy is looking for a software engineer to join the seo and mid-funnel experience team at reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling musical instruments and a brand of etsy, inc.
the team is focussing on improving sitewide performance to improve our seo ranking.
in the coming months, we also expect to be working on a new comparison shopping and search results experience to help our buyers find the right gear for them more efficiently.
as a software engineer ii you will be responsible for helping the team to improve sitewide seo performance and to implement the new comparison shopping and search results experience.
does the idea of solving foundational problems in a large 2 sided marketplace at scale sound appealing?
do you like to work closely with partners who are invested in improving the product?
do you like to learn how to solve exciting problems, without known solutions?
if so, this could be the team for you!
*what's this team like at reverb?
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- we are a highly collaborative team that enjoys working closely with our partners, who are seo experts, designers, and product owners
- we are looking to improve our seo rankings to drive more traffic to reverb
*what does the day-to-day look like?
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- frequently collaborate with teammates based out of the us, including developers, designers, product owners, and domain experts at reverb
- build and maintain the new comparison shopping and search results pages
- measure, maintain, and improve site performance
- collaborate closely with designers on new site designs, to ensure that the development work satisfies the designer's vision
- monitor changes in production to ensure site performance
- 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.
*qualifications*:
*qualities that will help you thrive in this role are*:
- front-end react skills to develop and maintain the new comparison shopping and search results page
- an interest in site performance and seo metrics
- a desire to dig in and tackle interesting problems as we seek to solve old problems, and react to new developments in seo to improve our seo rankings
- a willingness to learn backend skills as needed to implement changes on the front end or to solve performance problems
- a desire to work closely with team members and other collaborators to make the best possible product.
additional information
*what's next*
if you're interested in joining the team at etsy, please share your resume with us and feel free to include a cover letter if you'd like.
as we hope you've seen already, etsy is a place that values individuality and variety.
we don't want you to be like everyone else - we want you to be like you!
so tell us what you're all about.
*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 an affirmative action employer.
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.
if, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the interview process, please let your recruiter know.
while etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.