Etsy · 16 hours ago
Staff Applied Scientist I, Search Retrieval
Brooklyn, New York
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$218K/yr - $257K/yrEtsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. They are seeking a Staff Applied Scientist I to join the Search Retrieval team, focusing on building efficient and intelligent retrieval systems for their extensive catalog. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance search experiences using cutting-edge machine learning techniques.
Consumer GoodsE-CommerceInternetRetailSales
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional collaborations to shape and prioritize initiatives that directly drive product impact and strategic goals
Architect and scale advanced retrieval systems that optimize relevance, recall, latency, and resilience in production
Drive the long-term innovation roadmap by introducing and adapting cutting-edge retrieval and representation learning techniques
Design and analyze complex A/B experiments, setting a high bar for methodological rigor and measurable relevance improvements
Investigate and resolve nuanced issues in retrieval behavior, leading efforts to enhance candidate recall, coverage, and diversity across user experiences
Partner closely with product and engineering leadership to define and deliver roadmaps spanning immediate priorities and long-range initiatives (6–12 months+)
Act as a technical thought leader in retrieval, mentoring engineers and scientists, and influencing the broader direction of Etsy’s search systems
As with any high-impact role, flexibility is key. Responsibilities may evolve over time in response to business needs and opportunities
Qualification
Required
Proven track record of delivering impactful machine learning and NLP solutions across the full pipeline: from data extraction and feature engineering to model development, evaluation, and seamless production integration
Experience designing scalable and extensible ML systems that account for localization and regional variation, enabling global product impact
Strong software engineering foundations with a focus on writing clean, maintainable, and production-ready code; proficient in Python, Java, Scala, or equivalent languages
Hands-on experience with modern ML frameworks and infrastructure, such as PyTorch, TensorFlow/TFX, and a deep understanding of their use in production environments
Ability to translate abstract ideas into reliable, well-tested code that is easy to understand and evolve by teammates and your future self
A collaborative and empathetic team member who communicates clearly and constructively across disciplines
Consistent experience shipping production-grade ML systems, with a strong bias for high-quality, measurable, and sustainable outcomes
Benefits
Equity package
Annual performance bonus
Competitive benefits
Company
Etsy
Etsy is an e-commerce site and a smartphone application for buying and selling handmade and vintage items.
Founded in 2005
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$747.26MKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.Index VenturesAccel
2025-06-12Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2024-02-01Post Ipo Equity
2017-05-15Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Josh Silverman
CEO
Jim Connell
Staff Software Engineer
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