Machine Learning Engineer II, Inventory
Company: Etsy, Inc.
Location: New York
Posted on: March 4, 2025
Job Description:
Company DescriptionEtsy 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 , 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.Salary
Range:$153,000.00 - $199,000.00What's the role?Etsy is hiring a
Machine Learning Engineer to join the Inventory team. Our team
develops custom machine-learning models that can drive product
vision and customer impact. We're a cross-functional group of
engineers, machine learning scientists, and product managers, and
we interface with a diverse set of staff, ranging from data
scientists, designers, product facing engineers, managers, and
more! As an engineer on our team, you will play a major role in
improving the shopping experience for millions of Etsy buyers and
the selling experience for millions of Etsy sellers. We are looking
for individuals who are product and delivery-driven, and are
passionate about using modern ML solutions to improve our
understanding of Etsy's diverse inventory to improve Etsy for both
buyers and sellers.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone
interested in building state-of-the-art ML systems for a two-sided
marketplace with 90+ million buyers, 6+ million sellers, and
hundreds of millions of unique, handmade, vintage listings.This is
a full-time position reporting to the Engineering Manager,
Inventory. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for an
equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our that support
you and your family as part of your total rewards package at
Etsy.For this role, we are considering candidates based in the
United States. Candidates living within commutable distance of
Etsy's Brooklyn Office Hub or in the San Francisco Bay Area may be
the first to be considered. For candidates within commutable
distance, Etsy requires in-office attendance once or twice per week
depending on your proximity to the office. Etsy offers different
work modes to meet the variety of needs and preferences of our
team. Learn more details about our work modes and workplace safety
policies .What's this team like at Etsy?Here's a taste of the
problems we're solving:
- Inventory Understanding
- What are some measurable, scalable, and meaningful proxies for
quality?
- How can we better categorize and tag items to enhance
discoverability?
- How do we measure the uniqueness of our sellers' one-of-a-kind
items?
- How can we understand the level of effort a seller puts into
creating their unique products?
- What role does pricing play in the perceived quality of
listings?
- Etsy Product Experience
- How can we help our sellers improve their listings, including
titles, descriptions, and images?
- How can we use reviews to quickly identify when product issues
arise?
- How can we enhance the onboarding process for new sellers
regarding listing best practices?
- How can we integrate this new understanding into delivering
meaningful improvements to our product experience?What does the
day-to-day look like?
- Collaborate with engineering teams to share ideas and discuss
model capabilities with product managers.
- Implement the latest advancements in machine learning to
enhance buyer and seller experiences on Etsy.
- Develop, optimize, and deploy large-scale machine learning
models to achieve key outcomes.
- Run A/B tests to evaluate the effectiveness of machine learning
powered products.
- Partner with product managers, ML engineers, full-stack
engineers, and designers to deliver content to millions of
users.
- 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:
- You collaborate and communicate effectively with teammates and
cross-functional partners.
- You have a proven track record of using machine learning
techniques to solve real-world problems, including expertise in
fields such as natural language processing, image processing,
reinforcement learning, deep learning, multi-modal learning, or
large language models.
- You quickly learn new technologies and strategically integrate
them into existing workflows, while also being proficient in
databases, SQL, and scripting languages.
- You have experience in training, deploying, monitoring,
debugging, and iterating on production machine learning systems,
demonstrating your ability to apply statistical techniques to
real-world challenges.
- You have successfully taken projects from design to delivery,
both independently and as part of a team, and you produce clear,
testable, and maintainable code.
- You are mindful of the impact your work has on end
users.Additional InformationWhat's NextIf 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 PromiseAt
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. 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.
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