Staff Engineer

Employment Type: Full time

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Company Description

Depop is the community-powered circular fashion marketplace where anyone can buy, sell and discover desirable secondhand fashion. With a community of over 35 million users, Depop is on a mission to make fashion circular, redefining fashion consumption. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in London, with offices in New York and Manchester, and in 2021 became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Etsy.

Find out more at www.depop.com

Our mission is to make fashion circular and to create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, no matter who they are or where they’re from. Just as our platform connects people globally, we believe our workplace should reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We thrive on the power of different perspectives and experiences, knowing they drive innovation and bring us closer to our users.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, providing employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status. We’re continuously evolving our recruitment processes to ensure fairness and are open to accommodating any needs you might have.

If, due to a disability, you need adjustments to complete the application, please let us know by sending an email with your name, the role to which you would like to apply, and the type of support you need to complete the application to adjustments@depop.com. For any other non-disability related questions, please reach out to our Talent Partners.

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Position Overview

Depop is looking for an experienced Staff Engineer to join our team. You will be motivated to solve Depop’s most challenging technical problems within and across our backend, platform, and data domains. Your extensive technical experience will enable you to identify and address common pain points, enhancing productivity and streamlining practices for our engineering teams.

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Responsibilities

• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with Backend, Platform, and Data teams to identify and resolve constraints, improving developer experience and efficiency.
• Proactive Problem-Solving: Identify and address backend challenges before they escalate, ensuring system reliability and smooth operations.
• Technical Expertise & Code Contributions: Apply deep backend knowledge to resolve issues, contribute substantial code solutions, and improve team productivity.
• Scalable System Design: Design backend systems and data pipelines with scalability, maintainability, and developer experience in mind.
• Strategic Leadership & Innovation: Align technical decisions with business strategy, drive organizational change, and adopt industry trends to future-proof systems.

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Requirements

• Extensive Engineering Expertise: Proven track record of solving complex technical challenges and building scalable, high-traffic applications.
• Cloud & System Design Mastery: Strong understanding of cloud environments (we use AWS) and system design principles with a focus on reducing complexity and cognitive load.
• Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, anticipate issues, and prevent problems from escalating.
• Mentorship & Communication: Experience mentoring engineers, being a technical go-to person, and effectively communicating complex concepts.
• Robust Testing & Analysis: Proficient in testing at various levels (unit, integration, etc.) and analyzing problem-solving insights to improve outcomes.

Must-Haves:

• Ability to persevere through setbacks with energy and drive, ensuring project delivery.
• Approachable and supportive demeanor, capable of building strong relationships across all levels.
• Skilled in aligning technical decisions with business strategy, working closely with engineering leadership.
• Ability to navigate complex political situations tactfully, ensuring initiatives.

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Application Instructions

• Please refer to the company description for contact information regarding application adjustments or questions.

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Salary

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Location Type

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