Senior Software Engineer I, Content Moderation Experience

Join Etsy: Senior Software Engineer I, Content Moderation Experience

Company Description

Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We create, enhance, and evolve the tools and technologies that bring together millions of entrepreneurs and buyers worldwide. As an Etsy Inc. employee, whether part of Etsy, Reverb, or Depop, you will tackle significant, meaningful challenges with passionate coworkers, contributing to keeping commerce human and making a rewarding impact.

What’s the Role?

We’re excited to announce an opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer I to join our Content Moderation Experience team. In this role, you will work on enhancing the quality of items on Etsy’s marketplace by developing suppression systems and building tools to enable support agents to enforce Etsy policies effectively.

If you enjoy working across multiple codebase areas, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and have a deep passion for systems thinking, this role could be an excellent match for you.

This is a full-time position reporting to the Engineering Manager of Content Moderation Experience. Alongside a competitive salary, you will be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits supporting you and your family.

We are considering candidates based in the United States, with a preference for those close to Etsy’s Brooklyn Office Hub or the San Francisco Bay Area. In-office attendance once or twice per week may be required based on your location. Etsy provides various work modes to accommodate the diverse needs and preferences of our team. Learn more about our and here.

About the Content Moderation Experience Team

The Content Moderation Experience team ensures a positive buyer experience on Etsy by filtering out inappropriate content. We integrate with Search, Ads, Recommendations, and Marketing to enhance user experience and maintain high content quality.

Our suite of tools supports areas like content filtering, listing management, and advanced image analysis. Collaborating closely with product teams, operations specialists, and ML partners, we continually adapt to the evolving content landscape on Etsy.

We highly value autonomy, understanding, and optimism, striving to foster an environment where individuals feel supported, respected, and empowered.

Daily Responsibilities

• Hands-on coding and full-stack development of key content moderation components and features
• Participating in code and design reviews to maintain high-quality standards
• Collaborating with operations specialists and engineers from other teams to achieve goals
• Partnering with product engineering teams to integrate moderation tools into their workflows and conduct A/B experiments

Note: Responsibilities and tasks may evolve to suit Etsy’s needs and comply with applicable local laws.

Qualifications for Success

• A growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning and self-improvement
• Proven track record of writing high-quality production code
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems
• Proficiency in programming languages such as PHP, Python, JavaScript, Ruby, C# (Etsy primarily uses PHP and JavaScript, but open to other languages)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience working with a remote team
• Hands-on experience with Cloud technologies (Google Cloud or AWS) is a plus

Next Steps

If you're interested in joining Etsy, please share your resume and consider including a cover letter. At Etsy, we celebrate individuality and diversity, and we want to hear what makes you unique!

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Etsy, we believe a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace strengthens our relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer, committed to providing equal employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

We support visa sponsorship, although opportunities may be limited to specific roles and skills. If you require accommodations during the interview process due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.