Engineering Manager, App Engineering General Internal Support

Posted:
8/22/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Remote

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

What’s the role?

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to join a multidisciplinary app development team. You will work alongside native engineers to reduce developer interruptions in our product-focused apps teams and execute developer-initiated projects. You will have the opportunity to contribute directly to Etsy’s goals and growth alongside mobile engineers and partners. Millions of users rely on our Buy on Etsy app on a monthly basis and your work will be seen and used by some of Etsy’s most loyal buyers.

This is a full-time position reporting to the App Enablement Initiative Lead. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Etsy.

This role requires your presence in Etsy’s Mexico City office once or twice per week depending on your proximity to the office. Candidates living within commutable distance of our Mexico City office or in Guadalajara may be the first to be considered. Learn more details about our work modes and workplace safety policies here.

What’s this team like at Etsy?

You will be part of an engineering team within our Product Enablement Group, responsible for creating tooling, modern architectural patterns, and development practices that enable other app engineers at Etsy to build faster and with more confidence. Since mobile is the fastest growing segment, you will have the opportunity to contribute directly to Etsy’s goals and growth alongside mobile engineers and partners. Some of our values are:

  • We work together to form an effective, high-functioning, and lively team.

  • We source ideas and collaborate with other teams in a blameless environment.

  • We experiment fast in a blameless environment.

  • We prioritize equitable treatment, inclusivity, and diversity.

 

What does the day-to-day look like?

  • Lead the team to build great features. At Etsy, engineering managers have a limited role in the hands-on process of building software but a huge role in orchestrating and coaching engineers to achieve results together.

  • Prioritize, scope, plan, develop, and deliver projects at various completion stages or definitions when started.

  • Collaboration is critical in this role. You will work closely with other engineering teams across Etsy, advocating for and motivating change on behalf of your teams.

  • Participate in the end-to-end recruiting process, hiring, and onboarding exceptional engineering talent.

  • Partner cross-functionally with Product and Engineering to ensure that your team is delivering value for our contributors

  • Participate in defining and achieving Objectives and Key Results for your team.

  • 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:

  • 3+ years of experience directly managing engineers - including providing leadership, mentorship, feedback, and investing in their career growth,

  • You have experience with Native App Development (Swift and Objective-C on iOS or Kotlin and Java on Android) and have delivered Apps at scale.

  • You have a passion for building data-related products and understand good systems design.

  • You can make engineering tradeoffs based on problem and context,

  • You can collaborate effectively with both junior and senior team members.

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.

Etsy

Website: https://www.etsy.com/

Headquarter Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 2005

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Equity

Industries: Consumer Goods ⋅ E-Commerce ⋅ Internet ⋅ Retail ⋅ Sales