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 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:
$161,000.00 - $209,000.00
What's the role?
We are looking for an experienced Staff Taxonomist to help us build experiences that promote & balance the needs of sellers & buyers in our two-sided, global marketplace.
As a Staff Taxonomist, you will lead taxonomy projects from conception to implementation. As a member of the larger Inventory team, you will partner with product and merchandising teams across Etsy (including engineers, project managers, product managers, analysts, designers, & researchers) to craft and maintain key drivers of Etsy’s search & browse experience. You will work closely with internal teams to build & maintain structured data for internal and external projects as needed, while also evangelizing the use of structured data & taxonomy throughout the organization.
This is a full-time position reporting to the Senior Director of Product Management. 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 does the day-to-day look like?
Design, revise, and maintain buyer & seller facing product taxonomies and navigation in dedicated taxonomy software.
Research and build product listing attributes from scratch to help buyers narrow their search, and sellers describe their items
Critique, revise, & QA other team members’ taxonomies & metadata
Advocate for & balance international & industry standards with user needs
Work with user research & data analysts to test taxonomies & metadata for the most useful results
Document internal standards, workflows, governance processes, and data models
Collaborate & connect with a wide range of internal teams including engineers, product managers, designers, legal, policy, communications, and customer support
Of course, 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:
8+ years experience in information organization
A strong theoretical background with a love of practical, user-focused solutions
Direct experience working with one-or-more taxonomy software platforms
Previous direct collaboration with engineers
Ability to clearly articulate the benefits of taxonomy & structured data to audiences of different knowledge levels and backgrounds
Experience with web analytics
Strong independent work skills
Preferred Skills
E-commerce & marketplace experience
Previous experience relating taxonomies to ontologies or knowledge graphs
Previous experience with user testing and/or A/B testing
Experience with analytics report & query creation
Interest in craft or vintage goods
Strong project management skills
Master’s degree in library and/or information sciences preferred
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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.
