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.
Salary Range:
$180,000.00 - $234,000.00
What's the role?
We are looking for a Staff Product Manager to partner with our Engineering team in building a robust, scalable data platform that will empower our internal users (data scientists, analysts, MLEs, and product engineers) to leverage data effectively across Etsy. This platform will support both batch and streaming data processing (Airflow, Spark, BigQuery, GCS, Kafka), providing a resilient infrastructure to power data-driven products, workflows, and insights across the organization. This role, positioned within our growing Data Enablement Product organization, will play a crucial role in defining, executing, and evolving our data platform strategy.
At Etsy, data is foundational to everything we do. Our data platform powers thousands of pipelines daily, from consumer-facing ML models to critical financial reporting. In this Staff Product Manager role, you will be responsible for creating a reliable, high-performance data infrastructure that scales to meet Etsy’s evolving data needs and provides a solid foundation for advanced analytics, machine learning, and beyond.
Are you excited about building core data infrastructure that serves as a backbone for an organization? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
This is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Product, Data & ML Enablement. 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.
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 here.
What's this team like at Etsy?
Our Data Platform is dedicated to building software and platforms that reduce toil, increase access to data, and respects privacy. We seek to build scalable systems that are flexible but maintainable. Our data stack includes Spark, Airflow, Dataproc, Dataflow, GCS, BigQuery, BigTable, Kafka, and KafkaStreams/KSQL.
What does the day-to-day look like?
Define the product vision and roadmap for a scalable Data Platform that supports the creation, management, and processing of batch and streaming data.
Take ownership of Data Management practices across the platform, including data governance, quality, and discoverability.
Develop methods and metrics to measure platform performance, scalability, and reliability, communicating insights and progress to senior leadership.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal data users, gathering feedback to refine platform capabilities.
Guide the evolution of our platform strategy, incorporating industry advancements across batch and streaming data infrastructures.
Establish clear structures in this complex space, defining and prioritizing steps that add early value while progressing toward a cohesive long-term vision for the platform.
Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will entail! You should assume that your responsibilities may grow and evolve over time at Etsy's discretion, in alignment with business needs and goals.
Qualities that will help you thrive in this role are::
Experience as a Product Manager in data or technology-focused roles, with a strong focus on building and managing data platforms.
Familiarity with both batch and streaming data technologies and their applications in modern data infrastructure.
Experience with Data Management practices, including data governance and data quality management across diverse datasets.
Proven success in establishing cross-functional partnerships, especially with Engineering and Analytics teams.
Strong communication skills for sharing technical concepts, project briefs, and strategic plans with broad and senior leadership groups.
A deep commitment to Etsy’s vision, mission, and values.
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. 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.
