Senior Software Engineer I, Privacy Engineering at Etsy

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Updated 2026-11-05, from our data and official sources.

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About the role

Responsibilities:
- Design, build and maintain components of the Etsy Privacy Platform across frontend and backend, working primarily in the PHP/MySQL monolith and related systems.
- Implement backend APIs, automations and workflow tooling that enable user privacy controls and support compliance with global privacy obligations.
- Integrate internal and external systems end-to-end, ensuring reliability, observability and scalability of pipelines and services.
- Collaborate closely with product, legal, data and design teams to translate privacy requirements into safe-by-default product features.
- Write and maintain automated tests, improve system observability, participate in code reviews and support production operations.
- Work with a distributed team and attend the Dublin office 1–2 days per week as required.

Requirements:
- 5+ years of software engineering experience (or equivalent) with strong backend development skills in PHP and MySQL; experience in monolithic architectures preferred.
- Demonstrated experience building reliable, observable and scalable systems, including API design and system integration.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and advocating for privacy-safe solutions.
- Familiarity with privacy concepts, compliance requirements and translating legal/PM requirements into technical designs.
- Comfortable working across the stack and contributing to frontend, backend and workflow tooling; Dublin presence expected for local candidates.

Responsibilities

Expand the Etsy Privacy Platform and end-user experiences within the PHP/MySQL monolith. Develop backend APIs, automations, and workflow tooling to ensure global privacy obligations are met.

Requirements

Requires experience in integrating internal/external systems and building reliable, observable systems. Candidates should possess a customer-centric mentality and excellent communication skills for cross-functional advocacy.

Key skills

• PHP — in 44 other listings on The Stack
• MySQL — in 93 other listings on The Stack
• Privacy Engineering — not in any other listing on The Stack
• Backend API Development — not in any other listing on The Stack
• Frontend Development — in 44 other listings on The Stack
• System Integration — in 24 other listings on The Stack
• System Observability — in 2 other listings on The Stack
• Cross-functional Collaboration — in 113 other listings on The Stack
• Technical Communication
• Scalable Architecture

On The Stack (as of 2026-11-05)

• Etsy has 6 other listings on The Stack, 5 of them marked as offering visa sponsorship.
• 37 visa-sponsored jobs in Ireland on The Stack, posted in the last 60 days.
• 195 visa-sponsored software engineer jobs in Europe on The Stack, posted in the last 60 days.

Frequently asked questions about Etsy

Is this Senior Software Engineer I, Privacy Engineering role still open?

It was posted on 2026-05-14. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check Etsy's site before applying.

Does Etsy offer visa sponsorship?

This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on Etsy's site.

Where is this role located?

The listing gives the location as Dublin, Ireland, Ireland. It is marked on-site.

What skills does this role ask for?

The listing names: PHP, MySQL, Privacy Engineering, Backend API Development, Frontend Development, System Integration, System Observability, Cross-functional Collaboration, Technical Communication, Scalable Architecture.