Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods, seeking a Machine Learning Software Engineer to join their Feature & Embeddings Infrastructure team. The role involves building and operating scalable systems for ML features and embeddings, collaborating with ML practitioners to enhance performance and developer experience.
Responsibilities
- Write high-quality Scala and Python code while participating in code reviews and pair programming to learn best practices and improve system reliability
- Collaborate with senior engineers to build and maintain production services and data pipelines for feature creation, storage, and embedding workflows
- Work cross-functionally with applied scientists to understand how teams develop and use ML models, and help translate those needs into clear technical requirements
- Proactively share progress, surface risks, and ask for help when needed to ensure timely delivery of assigned work
- Participate in technical design discussions and gradually take ownership of well-scoped components or projects with mentorship and guidance
- Learn and apply the skills, behaviors, and knowledge needed to be an effective, collaborative engineer, including operational excellence, testing, and on-call support
Skills
- Strong foundational programming skills and a desire to write clear, maintainable code in languages such as Scala and Python
- Experience with machine learning systems and infrastructure, with interest in learning how large-scale ML platforms are built and operated
- A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively with engineers, applied scientists, and partner teams
- Willingness to ask questions, seek feedback, and learn from code reviews, pair programming, and mentorship
- Clear and proactive communication habits, including sharing progress, raising concerns early, and asking for help when needed
- Comfort working on well-scoped problems while gradually building ownership and technical confidence
Benefits
- Equity package
- Annual performance bonus
- Competitive benefits that support you and your family
Company Overview
Etsy enables independent sellers to list and sell a wide array of products to interested buyers through a digital storefront. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.etsy.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Etsy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 9 in 2026, 38 in 2025, 46 in 2024, 32 in 2023, 52 in 2022, 45 in 2021, 39 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.