Company DescriptionDepop is a peer-to-peer circular fashion marketplace where anyone can buy, sell and discover secondhand fashion. Our mission is simple: to make fashion circular by making secondhand as exciting and rewarding as buying new.Founded in 2011, Depop's diverse community has helped move resale into the mainstream, where buying secondhand is no longer an alternative, but how people of different ages now engage with fashion. Today, more than 56 million registered users come to Depop to find great value, express their own personal style and give clothes a longer life. We believe that everything you want already exists, and our role is to help people discover it.Powered by a team of over 500 people, our company is headquartered in London, with offices in New York. In 2021, Depop became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Etsy - the global marketplace for unique and creative goods - and continues to operate as a standalone company. For more information, visit aim 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.AI Disclosure: We use AI tools (Google Gemini) to help our team source and review applications for roles with a high volume of applications. These tools assist our recruiters in identifying great talent but do not replace human decision-making. At Depop, every hiring decision is made by a human.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 is looking for an experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer to join us within our Platform Pillar, working on the team that owns and evolves Depop's core APIs and services.The Platform Pillar is part of Depop's enablement function, responsible for building and running the internal foundations that help Depop engineers ship software safely, confidently, and efficiently.Rather than focusing primarily on user-facing features, Platform teams create and maintain the systems, tools, infrastructure, and engineering capabilities that other teams rely on every day.This team owns and manages Depop's core application, which sits at the heart of the platform and is responsible for managing critical user and product data. It is a foundational part of Depop's technology estate, supporting many of the experiences used by buyers, sellers, and internal teams across the business.The RoleThis is a unique opportunity to help shape the technical direction of one of Depop's most important backend systems.You'll be working on highly impactful platform problems, improving scalability and reliability, reducing technical risk, and helping define how Depop's core systems evolve for years to come.You'll be building and improving backend services, influencing architectural direction, and working with a collaborative, supportive team that values good engineering and good people in equal measure.ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Backend Engineer within this team, you can expect to:Work closely with Engineering Managers, Product Managers, Platform Engineers, Security Engineers, Data Engineers, and other backend teams to understand problems and design effective solutions.Produce high-quality code that is well-structured, reliable, maintainable, and simple to understand, supporting systems used by millions of Depop users.Take ownership of platform and product development, from technical discovery and problem definition through to the breakdown of work and implementation.Contribute to high-level architectural thinking, helping to set the long-term technical direction for Depop's core application and associated platform services.Improve the scalability, reliability, observability, and operational safety of critical backend systems.Work on foundational platform capabilities, including core backend systems, service-to-service communication, authentication, infrastructure architecture, messaging, database scalability, deployment tooling, and internal engineering enablement.Help evolve Depop's core application so it remains safe, performant, and fit for future product and engineering needs.Communicate clearly with stakeholders across engineering, product, security, data, and infrastructure, translating technical complexity into shared understanding and actionable plans.Support applications end to end, including production incident management, debugging, monitoring, and continuous improvement.Embrace agile methodologies, user-centred thinking, and a pragmatic approach to solving real business and engineering problems.Engage in a culture of continuous improvement by participating in blameless post-mortems, architecture reviews, engineering guild sessions, and technical strategy discussions.Collaborate daily with fellow engineers in a cross-functional environment to solve complex problems and write high-quality code.Mentor and support the growth of colleagues, identifying opportunities to share knowledge and strengthen team skill sets.Own your code, workflows, services, and data through their entire lifecycle.Must HavesSolid software engineering experience, with strong evidence of the ability to learn and work effectively in the team's Scala and Python stack.A strong backend engineering background, including experience designing, building, testing, and operating production services.Willingness to work across multiple paradigms and languages, including backend, platform, and data-oriented work.Strong technical and non-technical communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly to different audiences.Proficiency in testing solutions at different levels, including unit and integration testing.Experience with relational or non-relational databases.Experience with Kubernetes or similar container orchestration technologies.Experience working on production systems where reliability, scalability, and maintainability are critical.Ability to proactively identify and solve complex technical problems independently, while knowing when to seek guidance or collaborate with peers.Desired ExperienceExperience writing high-quality backend code in Scala, TypeScript, Python, or another JVM language. We are looking for a polyglot engineer who is motivated by the problem being solved, not just the language being used.Experience working with large, business-critical backend applications or platform systems.Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or DynamoDB.Experience building scalable web applications or backend systems handling significant traffic and data volume.Experience improving reliability, scalability, observability, and operational maturity in production systems.Experience working in a DevOps culture, including CI/CD pipelines, observability, incident response, and production ownership.Experience working on platform capabilities that support other engineering teams, such as shared services, deployment tooling, infrastructure abstractions, or internal developer workflows.A product-oriented and platform-minded approach, with a focus on solving real engineering and business problems rather than over-engineering solutions.Bonus PointsExperience with the Play Framework.Experience working on platform engineering, internal developer platforms, or core infrastructure systems.Experience with large monoliths, service extraction, or modernisation of legacy backend systems.Experience with eCommerce or marketplace platforms.Experience with event-driven architectures, preferably using Kafka.Experience using production AWS infrastructure, ideally with Terraform.Experience with data engineering.Experience with service-to-service authentication, internal platform security, or cloud cost management.Experience enabling AI platform capabilities or building guardrails for safe AI adoption.Additional InformationHealth + Mental WellbeingPMI and cash plan healthcare access with BupaSubsidised counselling and coaching with Self SpaceCycle to Work scheme with options from Evans or the Green Commute InitiativeEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 confidential supportMental Health First Aiders across the business for support and signpostingWork/Life Balance:25 days annual leave with option to carry over up to 5 days1 company-wide day off per quarterFlexible Working: MyMode hybrid-working model with Flex, Office Based, and Remote options role dependantAll offices are dog-friendlyAbility to work abroad for 4 weeks per year in UK tax treaty countriesFamily Life:18 weeks of paid parental leave for full-time regular employeesIVF leave, shared parental leave, and paid emergency parent/carer leaveLearn + Grow:Development discussions to support continuous learning and professional growth.Upskilling our employees with company wide training workshops, materials and resourcesYour Future:Life Insurance (financial compensation of 3x your salary)Pension matching up to 6% of full base salary with Aviva
21/07/2026
Full time
Company DescriptionDepop is a peer-to-peer circular fashion marketplace where anyone can buy, sell and discover secondhand fashion. Our mission is simple: to make fashion circular by making secondhand as exciting and rewarding as buying new.Founded in 2011, Depop's diverse community has helped move resale into the mainstream, where buying secondhand is no longer an alternative, but how people of different ages now engage with fashion. Today, more than 56 million registered users come to Depop to find great value, express their own personal style and give clothes a longer life. We believe that everything you want already exists, and our role is to help people discover it.Powered by a team of over 500 people, our company is headquartered in London, with offices in New York. In 2021, Depop became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Etsy - the global marketplace for unique and creative goods - and continues to operate as a standalone company. For more information, visit aim 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.AI Disclosure: We use AI tools (Google Gemini) to help our team source and review applications for roles with a high volume of applications. These tools assist our recruiters in identifying great talent but do not replace human decision-making. At Depop, every hiring decision is made by a human.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 is looking for an experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer to join us within our Platform Pillar, working on the team that owns and evolves Depop's core APIs and services.The Platform Pillar is part of Depop's enablement function, responsible for building and running the internal foundations that help Depop engineers ship software safely, confidently, and efficiently.Rather than focusing primarily on user-facing features, Platform teams create and maintain the systems, tools, infrastructure, and engineering capabilities that other teams rely on every day.This team owns and manages Depop's core application, which sits at the heart of the platform and is responsible for managing critical user and product data. It is a foundational part of Depop's technology estate, supporting many of the experiences used by buyers, sellers, and internal teams across the business.The RoleThis is a unique opportunity to help shape the technical direction of one of Depop's most important backend systems.You'll be working on highly impactful platform problems, improving scalability and reliability, reducing technical risk, and helping define how Depop's core systems evolve for years to come.You'll be building and improving backend services, influencing architectural direction, and working with a collaborative, supportive team that values good engineering and good people in equal measure.ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Backend Engineer within this team, you can expect to:Work closely with Engineering Managers, Product Managers, Platform Engineers, Security Engineers, Data Engineers, and other backend teams to understand problems and design effective solutions.Produce high-quality code that is well-structured, reliable, maintainable, and simple to understand, supporting systems used by millions of Depop users.Take ownership of platform and product development, from technical discovery and problem definition through to the breakdown of work and implementation.Contribute to high-level architectural thinking, helping to set the long-term technical direction for Depop's core application and associated platform services.Improve the scalability, reliability, observability, and operational safety of critical backend systems.Work on foundational platform capabilities, including core backend systems, service-to-service communication, authentication, infrastructure architecture, messaging, database scalability, deployment tooling, and internal engineering enablement.Help evolve Depop's core application so it remains safe, performant, and fit for future product and engineering needs.Communicate clearly with stakeholders across engineering, product, security, data, and infrastructure, translating technical complexity into shared understanding and actionable plans.Support applications end to end, including production incident management, debugging, monitoring, and continuous improvement.Embrace agile methodologies, user-centred thinking, and a pragmatic approach to solving real business and engineering problems.Engage in a culture of continuous improvement by participating in blameless post-mortems, architecture reviews, engineering guild sessions, and technical strategy discussions.Collaborate daily with fellow engineers in a cross-functional environment to solve complex problems and write high-quality code.Mentor and support the growth of colleagues, identifying opportunities to share knowledge and strengthen team skill sets.Own your code, workflows, services, and data through their entire lifecycle.Must HavesSolid software engineering experience, with strong evidence of the ability to learn and work effectively in the team's Scala and Python stack.A strong backend engineering background, including experience designing, building, testing, and operating production services.Willingness to work across multiple paradigms and languages, including backend, platform, and data-oriented work.Strong technical and non-technical communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly to different audiences.Proficiency in testing solutions at different levels, including unit and integration testing.Experience with relational or non-relational databases.Experience with Kubernetes or similar container orchestration technologies.Experience working on production systems where reliability, scalability, and maintainability are critical.Ability to proactively identify and solve complex technical problems independently, while knowing when to seek guidance or collaborate with peers.Desired ExperienceExperience writing high-quality backend code in Scala, TypeScript, Python, or another JVM language. We are looking for a polyglot engineer who is motivated by the problem being solved, not just the language being used.Experience working with large, business-critical backend applications or platform systems.Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or DynamoDB.Experience building scalable web applications or backend systems handling significant traffic and data volume.Experience improving reliability, scalability, observability, and operational maturity in production systems.Experience working in a DevOps culture, including CI/CD pipelines, observability, incident response, and production ownership.Experience working on platform capabilities that support other engineering teams, such as shared services, deployment tooling, infrastructure abstractions, or internal developer workflows.A product-oriented and platform-minded approach, with a focus on solving real engineering and business problems rather than over-engineering solutions.Bonus PointsExperience with the Play Framework.Experience working on platform engineering, internal developer platforms, or core infrastructure systems.Experience with large monoliths, service extraction, or modernisation of legacy backend systems.Experience with eCommerce or marketplace platforms.Experience with event-driven architectures, preferably using Kafka.Experience using production AWS infrastructure, ideally with Terraform.Experience with data engineering.Experience with service-to-service authentication, internal platform security, or cloud cost management.Experience enabling AI platform capabilities or building guardrails for safe AI adoption.Additional InformationHealth + Mental WellbeingPMI and cash plan healthcare access with BupaSubsidised counselling and coaching with Self SpaceCycle to Work scheme with options from Evans or the Green Commute InitiativeEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 confidential supportMental Health First Aiders across the business for support and signpostingWork/Life Balance:25 days annual leave with option to carry over up to 5 days1 company-wide day off per quarterFlexible Working: MyMode hybrid-working model with Flex, Office Based, and Remote options role dependantAll offices are dog-friendlyAbility to work abroad for 4 weeks per year in UK tax treaty countriesFamily Life:18 weeks of paid parental leave for full-time regular employeesIVF leave, shared parental leave, and paid emergency parent/carer leaveLearn + Grow:Development discussions to support continuous learning and professional growth.Upskilling our employees with company wide training workshops, materials and resourcesYour Future:Life Insurance (financial compensation of 3x your salary)Pension matching up to 6% of full base salary with Aviva
Depop is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our Platform Pillar, owning and evolving core APIs and services. You'll shape the technical direction of key backend systems, enhancing scalability and reliability while reducing risk. You'll collaborate with engineering, product, security, and data teams to design robust platforms used by millions of users. The role emphasizes building and improving backend services, contributing to architecture, and maintaining production systems with
21/07/2026
Full time
Depop is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our Platform Pillar, owning and evolving core APIs and services. You'll shape the technical direction of key backend systems, enhancing scalability and reliability while reducing risk. You'll collaborate with engineering, product, security, and data teams to design robust platforms used by millions of users. The role emphasizes building and improving backend services, contributing to architecture, and maintaining production systems with
Depop is looking for a Senior Machine Learning Scientist to join their Search & Ranking team in the UK. The role involves researching and delivering machine learning solutions for search and discovery challenges, including personalized search results and pricing models. Candidates should have significant experience in Data Science, proficiency in Python, and a passion for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers flexible working options and comprehensive health and well-being perks.
19/07/2026
Full time
Depop is looking for a Senior Machine Learning Scientist to join their Search & Ranking team in the UK. The role involves researching and delivering machine learning solutions for search and discovery challenges, including personalized search results and pricing models. Candidates should have significant experience in Data Science, proficiency in Python, and a passion for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers flexible working options and comprehensive health and well-being perks.
Company DescriptionDepop 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 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 . For any other non-disability related questions, please reach out to our Talent Partners.Job DescriptionDepop is looking for a versatile Senior Machine Learning Scientist to join our Search & Ranking team in the UK. As part of the team you will work alongside a Product Manager, Backend Engineers and other ML Scientists playing a key role in building innovative models to power Depop's search engine and ranking across the app.Responsibilities:You will:Research, design and deliver ML solutions to take on problems within the search & discovery space:Learning-to-rank modelsVector search & embedding modelsetc.Understand requirements from various partners across the business, designing machine learning solutions to address business problems, such as:How can we surface relevant results for this search?How can we show users personalised results in real time?What is the right price for this user?Set up and conduct large-scale experiments to test hypotheses and drive product developmentKeep up to date with pioneering research, contribute to Machine Learning groups, and apply new techniques for NLP, image processing, etc.Participate in team ceremonies (follow the agile cadence, technical whiteboarding sessions, product road mapping, etc)QualificationsSkills and experienceSignificant experience (3+ years) working as a Data Scientist, with a track record of delivering models to solve industry-scale problemExperience with experiment design and conducting A/B testsProficiency in Python, with the ability to write production-grade code and a good understanding of data engineering & MLOpsSolid understanding of machine learning concepts, familiarity working with common frameworks such as sci-kit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorchCollaborative and humble great teammate with an ability to work wimulti-functionalnal teams, including technical and non-technical stakeholdersPassion for learning new skills and staying up-to-date with ML algorithmsBonus pointsExperience with Databricks and PySparkExperience with deep learning & large language modelsExperience with traditional, semantic, and hybrid search frameworks (e.g. Elasticsearch)Experience working with AWS or another cloud platform (GCP/Azure)Additional InformationHealth + Mental WellbeingPMI and cash plan healthcare access with BupaSubsidised counselling and coaching with Self SpaceCycle to Work scheme with options from Evans or the Green Commute InitiativeEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 confidential supportMental Health First Aiders across the business for support and signpostingWork/Life Balance:25 days annual leave with option to carry over up to 5 days1 company-wide day off per quarterImpact hours: Up to 2 days additional paid leave per year for volunteeringFully paid 4 week sabbatical after completion of 5 years of consecutive service with Depop, to give you a chance to recharge or do something you love.Flexible Working: MyMode hybrid-working model with Flex, Office Based, and Remote options role dependantAll offices are dog-friendlyAbility to work abroad for 4 weeks per year in UK tax treaty countriesFamily Life:18 weeks of paid parental leave for full-time regular employeesIVF leave, shared parental leave, and paid emergency parent/carer leaveLearn + Grow:Budgets for conferences, learning subscriptions, and moreMentorship and programmes to upskill employeesYour Future:Life Insurance (financial compensation of 3x your salary)Pension matching up to 6% of qualifying earningsDepop Extras:Employees enjoy free shipping on their Depop sales within the UK.Special milestones are celebrated with gifts and rewards!
18/07/2026
Full time
Company DescriptionDepop 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 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 . For any other non-disability related questions, please reach out to our Talent Partners.Job DescriptionDepop is looking for a versatile Senior Machine Learning Scientist to join our Search & Ranking team in the UK. As part of the team you will work alongside a Product Manager, Backend Engineers and other ML Scientists playing a key role in building innovative models to power Depop's search engine and ranking across the app.Responsibilities:You will:Research, design and deliver ML solutions to take on problems within the search & discovery space:Learning-to-rank modelsVector search & embedding modelsetc.Understand requirements from various partners across the business, designing machine learning solutions to address business problems, such as:How can we surface relevant results for this search?How can we show users personalised results in real time?What is the right price for this user?Set up and conduct large-scale experiments to test hypotheses and drive product developmentKeep up to date with pioneering research, contribute to Machine Learning groups, and apply new techniques for NLP, image processing, etc.Participate in team ceremonies (follow the agile cadence, technical whiteboarding sessions, product road mapping, etc)QualificationsSkills and experienceSignificant experience (3+ years) working as a Data Scientist, with a track record of delivering models to solve industry-scale problemExperience with experiment design and conducting A/B testsProficiency in Python, with the ability to write production-grade code and a good understanding of data engineering & MLOpsSolid understanding of machine learning concepts, familiarity working with common frameworks such as sci-kit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorchCollaborative and humble great teammate with an ability to work wimulti-functionalnal teams, including technical and non-technical stakeholdersPassion for learning new skills and staying up-to-date with ML algorithmsBonus pointsExperience with Databricks and PySparkExperience with deep learning & large language modelsExperience with traditional, semantic, and hybrid search frameworks (e.g. Elasticsearch)Experience working with AWS or another cloud platform (GCP/Azure)Additional InformationHealth + Mental WellbeingPMI and cash plan healthcare access with BupaSubsidised counselling and coaching with Self SpaceCycle to Work scheme with options from Evans or the Green Commute InitiativeEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 confidential supportMental Health First Aiders across the business for support and signpostingWork/Life Balance:25 days annual leave with option to carry over up to 5 days1 company-wide day off per quarterImpact hours: Up to 2 days additional paid leave per year for volunteeringFully paid 4 week sabbatical after completion of 5 years of consecutive service with Depop, to give you a chance to recharge or do something you love.Flexible Working: MyMode hybrid-working model with Flex, Office Based, and Remote options role dependantAll offices are dog-friendlyAbility to work abroad for 4 weeks per year in UK tax treaty countriesFamily Life:18 weeks of paid parental leave for full-time regular employeesIVF leave, shared parental leave, and paid emergency parent/carer leaveLearn + Grow:Budgets for conferences, learning subscriptions, and moreMentorship and programmes to upskill employeesYour Future:Life Insurance (financial compensation of 3x your salary)Pension matching up to 6% of qualifying earningsDepop Extras:Employees enjoy free shipping on their Depop sales within the UK.Special milestones are celebrated with gifts and rewards!
Depop is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer for the Shipping Experience team to shape the end-to-end shipping journey on the platform. You will build services, influence architecture and work with a cross-functional team to scale for 1M+ daily users. You will own feature development from discovery through delivery, collaborate with product/design, and mentor peers in a fast-moving, agile environment with a strong focus on quality and reliability.
15/07/2026
Full time
Depop is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer for the Shipping Experience team to shape the end-to-end shipping journey on the platform. You will build services, influence architecture and work with a cross-functional team to scale for 1M+ daily users. You will own feature development from discovery through delivery, collaborate with product/design, and mentor peers in a fast-moving, agile environment with a strong focus on quality and reliability.
Depop is building a world-class Data Quality, Observability & Governance team. As a Staff Data Engineer, you will lead design and delivery of frameworks, tools, and processes that make our data reliable, auditable, and governable. You will establish contracts between data producers and consumers to maintain schema integrity and data trust. You will partner with data platform, analytics, and legal teams to embed governance and privacy-by-design, reduce data incidents MTTR/MTTD, and mentor
15/07/2026
Full time
Depop is building a world-class Data Quality, Observability & Governance team. As a Staff Data Engineer, you will lead design and delivery of frameworks, tools, and processes that make our data reliable, auditable, and governable. You will establish contracts between data producers and consumers to maintain schema integrity and data trust. You will partner with data platform, analytics, and legal teams to embed governance and privacy-by-design, reduce data incidents MTTR/MTTD, and mentor
Company DescriptionDepop 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 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 . For any other non-disability related questions, please reach out to our Talent Partners.RoleWe're building a Data Quality, Observability & Governance Team to improve the reliability, trust, and compliance of Depop's data ecosystem.As a Staff Data Engineer in this team, you'll lead the design and implementation of frameworks, tools, and processes that strengthen our data foundations - ensuring our data is accurate, observable, and compliant.Your mission will be to reduce the mean time to detection and resolution of data incidents, by establishing data contracts between producers and consumers, developing robust data observability systems, and embedding governance and GDPR compliance principles across the data lifecycle.You'll collaborate with product engineering, data platform, analytics, and legal teams to build confidence in data as a product - one that's reliable, auditable, and actionable.ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute the vision for Depop's data quality, observability, and governance frameworks.Establish data contracts between producers and consumers to ensure schema integrity and data reliability.Develop and maintain systems that detect, alert, and resolve data quality issues with minimal latency.Build automation and tooling to reduce MTTD (Mean Time to Detection) and MTTR (Mean Time to Resolution) for data incidents.Partner with data platform engineers to integrate observability at every layer - ingestion, transformation, and consumption.Lead GDPR and privacy-by-design initiatives, ensuring compliance and traceability across all datasets.Define standards for metadata management, lineage tracking, and access control.Collaborate with analytics and product teams to ensure data definitions and quality metrics are consistent across domains.Mentor engineers and analysts, fostering a culture of data stewardship and accountability.Continuously improve data governance maturity through automation, documentation, and measurable quality KPIs.QualificationsProven experience as a Staff Data Engineer or in an equivalent technical leadership role in data quality, observability, or governance.Deep knowledge of data observability frameworks (Monte Carlo, Soda, or equivalent) and data validation tools (Great Expectations, DBT tests, etc.).Deep understanding of data-as-a-product principles and experience applying them to improve data reliability and ownership.Experience designing and enforcing data contracts and quality SLAs in distributed data ecosystems.Proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala, and experience building pipelines with Databricks, Spark, or Kafka.Strong understanding of data governance principles, privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), and secure data handling practices.Familiarity with metadata management and data catalog tools (e.g.DataHub, Collibra, etc.).Demonstrated success improving data reliability and observability in large-scale data platforms.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; you can bridge technical depth with operational impact.Bonus PointsExperience implementing automated compliance monitoring or policy-as-code systems.Familiarity with real-time anomaly detection for data pipelines.Experience contributing to or leading cross-functional data reliability initiatives.Prior experience in consumer or marketplace platforms.Passion for data as a product - building reliable, observable, and compliant data systems that teams love to use.Additional InformationHealth + Mental WellbeingPMI and cash plan healthcare access with BupaSubsidised counselling and coaching with Self SpaceCycle to Work scheme with options from Evans or the Green Commute InitiativeEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 confidential supportMental Health First Aiders across the business for support and signpostingWork/Life Balance:25 days annual leave with option to carry over up to 5 days1 company-wide day off per quarterImpact hours: Up to 2 days additional paid leave per year for volunteeringFully paid 4 week sabbatical after completion of 5 years of consecutive service with Depop, to give you a chance to recharge or do something you love.Flexible Working: MyMode hybrid-working model with Flex, Office Based, and Remote options role dependantAll offices are dog-friendlyAbility to work abroad for 4 weeks per year in UK tax treaty countriesFamily Life:18 weeks of paid parental leave for full-time regular employeesIVF leave, shared parental leave, and paid emergency parent/carer leaveLearn + Grow:Budgets for conferences, learning subscriptions, and moreMentorship and programmes to upskill employeesYour Future:Life Insurance (financial compensation of 3x your salary)Pension matching up to 6% of qualifying earningsDepop Extras:Employees enjoy free shipping on their Depop sales within the UK.Special milestones are celebrated with gifts and rewards!
15/07/2026
Full time
Company DescriptionDepop 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 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 . For any other non-disability related questions, please reach out to our Talent Partners.RoleWe're building a Data Quality, Observability & Governance Team to improve the reliability, trust, and compliance of Depop's data ecosystem.As a Staff Data Engineer in this team, you'll lead the design and implementation of frameworks, tools, and processes that strengthen our data foundations - ensuring our data is accurate, observable, and compliant.Your mission will be to reduce the mean time to detection and resolution of data incidents, by establishing data contracts between producers and consumers, developing robust data observability systems, and embedding governance and GDPR compliance principles across the data lifecycle.You'll collaborate with product engineering, data platform, analytics, and legal teams to build confidence in data as a product - one that's reliable, auditable, and actionable.ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute the vision for Depop's data quality, observability, and governance frameworks.Establish data contracts between producers and consumers to ensure schema integrity and data reliability.Develop and maintain systems that detect, alert, and resolve data quality issues with minimal latency.Build automation and tooling to reduce MTTD (Mean Time to Detection) and MTTR (Mean Time to Resolution) for data incidents.Partner with data platform engineers to integrate observability at every layer - ingestion, transformation, and consumption.Lead GDPR and privacy-by-design initiatives, ensuring compliance and traceability across all datasets.Define standards for metadata management, lineage tracking, and access control.Collaborate with analytics and product teams to ensure data definitions and quality metrics are consistent across domains.Mentor engineers and analysts, fostering a culture of data stewardship and accountability.Continuously improve data governance maturity through automation, documentation, and measurable quality KPIs.QualificationsProven experience as a Staff Data Engineer or in an equivalent technical leadership role in data quality, observability, or governance.Deep knowledge of data observability frameworks (Monte Carlo, Soda, or equivalent) and data validation tools (Great Expectations, DBT tests, etc.).Deep understanding of data-as-a-product principles and experience applying them to improve data reliability and ownership.Experience designing and enforcing data contracts and quality SLAs in distributed data ecosystems.Proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala, and experience building pipelines with Databricks, Spark, or Kafka.Strong understanding of data governance principles, privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), and secure data handling practices.Familiarity with metadata management and data catalog tools (e.g.DataHub, Collibra, etc.).Demonstrated success improving data reliability and observability in large-scale data platforms.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; you can bridge technical depth with operational impact.Bonus PointsExperience implementing automated compliance monitoring or policy-as-code systems.Familiarity with real-time anomaly detection for data pipelines.Experience contributing to or leading cross-functional data reliability initiatives.Prior experience in consumer or marketplace platforms.Passion for data as a product - building reliable, observable, and compliant data systems that teams love to use.Additional InformationHealth + Mental WellbeingPMI and cash plan healthcare access with BupaSubsidised counselling and coaching with Self SpaceCycle to Work scheme with options from Evans or the Green Commute InitiativeEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 confidential supportMental Health First Aiders across the business for support and signpostingWork/Life Balance:25 days annual leave with option to carry over up to 5 days1 company-wide day off per quarterImpact hours: Up to 2 days additional paid leave per year for volunteeringFully paid 4 week sabbatical after completion of 5 years of consecutive service with Depop, to give you a chance to recharge or do something you love.Flexible Working: MyMode hybrid-working model with Flex, Office Based, and Remote options role dependantAll offices are dog-friendlyAbility to work abroad for 4 weeks per year in UK tax treaty countriesFamily Life:18 weeks of paid parental leave for full-time regular employeesIVF leave, shared parental leave, and paid emergency parent/carer leaveLearn + Grow:Budgets for conferences, learning subscriptions, and moreMentorship and programmes to upskill employeesYour Future:Life Insurance (financial compensation of 3x your salary)Pension matching up to 6% of qualifying earningsDepop Extras:Employees enjoy free shipping on their Depop sales within the UK.Special milestones are celebrated with gifts and rewards!
Depop is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer - Data Platform to lead the technical vision for our foundational data platform. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring our data systems are innovative, secure, and scalable. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with data platforms and distributed systems. Responsibilities include driving design, implementing governance frameworks, and mentoring a team, all in an inclusive and innovative work environment.
06/07/2026
Full time
Depop is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer - Data Platform to lead the technical vision for our foundational data platform. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring our data systems are innovative, secure, and scalable. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with data platforms and distributed systems. Responsibilities include driving design, implementing governance frameworks, and mentoring a team, all in an inclusive and innovative work environment.
Company DescriptionDepop 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 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 . For any other non-disability related questions, please reach out to our Talent Partners.RoleWe're looking for a Staff Backend Engineer - Data Platform to be a key technical leader within the teams responsible for Depop's data platform. You'll drive the technical vision and implementation for our foundational data platform - from experimentation, event ingestion pipelines to our data lake, governance frameworks, and data observability and real-time analytics capabilities.You will work closely with data scientists, machine learning engineers, backend teams, and product leaders, providing deep technical expertise to ensure our data systems are scalable, secure, observable, and enable innovation across the company.ResponsibilitiesPartner with stakeholders across Product, Data, and Engineering to translate strategic goals into well-architected, scalable platform capabilities.Drive the technical design and implementation of core data platform components, providing hands-on coding and architectural leadership.Define and evolve the technical roadmap for Depop's modern data platform, ensuring reliable and scalable analytics.Champion engineering excellence, setting high technical standards and advocating for best practices in system design, maintainability, performance, and privacy.Lead efforts in data observability, governance, and privacy-by-design principles, ensuring their robust implementation across the organization.Mentor and coach engineers, elevating the technical capabilities of the team and fostering a culture of technical excellence.Identify and address complex technical challenges and bottlenecks, proposing and implementing effective solutions.QualificationsProven experience as a Staff Engineer or equivalent senior technical leadership role in data infrastructure or platform at scale, ideally in a consumer or marketplace environment.Deep understanding of distributed systems and modern data ecosystems - including extensive experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, Apache Beam and DBT.Demonstrated success in designing, building, and operating data platforms at scale, encompassing both batch processing and real-time streaming architectures.Expertise in data warehousing concepts, advanced ETL/ELT processes, and analytics engineering best practices.Exceptional programming skills, particularly in Python, Scala, or Java, and deep expertise with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).Extensive experience working with privacy-sensitive datasets and implementing robust data observability and governance frameworks.A strong technical background with a track record of hands-on architecture and development of complex data systems.Ability to think strategically and pragmatically: you can define long-term technical strategies and execute rapidly.Excellent communication and collaboration skills; you're comfortable influencing technical direction and aligning diverse stakeholders across the organization.Bonus points:Experience with machine learning infrastructure or ML Ops practices.Familiarity with event-driven architectures in a mobile-first product environment.Prior work in fashion, marketplaces, or sustainability-driven tech.Additional InformationHealth + Mental WellbeingPMI and cash plan healthcare access with BupaSubsidised counselling and coaching with Self SpaceCycle to Work scheme with options from Evans or the Green Commute InitiativeEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 confidential supportMental Health First Aiders across the business for support and signpostingWork/Life Balance:25 days annual leave with option to carry over up to 5 days1 company-wide day off per quarterImpact hours: Up to 2 days additional paid leave per year for volunteeringFully paid 4 week sabbatical after completion of 5 years of consecutive service with Depop, to give you a chance to recharge or do something you love.Flexible Working: MyMode hybrid-working model with Flex, Office Based, and Remote options role dependantAll offices are dog-friendlyAbility to work abroad for 4 weeks per year in UK tax treaty countriesFamily Life:18 weeks of paid parental leave for full-time regular employeesIVF leave, shared parental leave, and paid emergency parent/carer leaveLearn + Grow:Budgets for conferences, learning subscriptions, and moreMentorship and programmes to upskill employeesYour Future:Life Insurance (financial compensation of 3x your salary)Pension matching up to 6% of qualifying earningsDepop Extras:Employees enjoy free shipping on their Depop sales within the UK.Special milestones are celebrated with gifts and rewards!
06/07/2026
Full time
Company DescriptionDepop 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 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 . For any other non-disability related questions, please reach out to our Talent Partners.RoleWe're looking for a Staff Backend Engineer - Data Platform to be a key technical leader within the teams responsible for Depop's data platform. You'll drive the technical vision and implementation for our foundational data platform - from experimentation, event ingestion pipelines to our data lake, governance frameworks, and data observability and real-time analytics capabilities.You will work closely with data scientists, machine learning engineers, backend teams, and product leaders, providing deep technical expertise to ensure our data systems are scalable, secure, observable, and enable innovation across the company.ResponsibilitiesPartner with stakeholders across Product, Data, and Engineering to translate strategic goals into well-architected, scalable platform capabilities.Drive the technical design and implementation of core data platform components, providing hands-on coding and architectural leadership.Define and evolve the technical roadmap for Depop's modern data platform, ensuring reliable and scalable analytics.Champion engineering excellence, setting high technical standards and advocating for best practices in system design, maintainability, performance, and privacy.Lead efforts in data observability, governance, and privacy-by-design principles, ensuring their robust implementation across the organization.Mentor and coach engineers, elevating the technical capabilities of the team and fostering a culture of technical excellence.Identify and address complex technical challenges and bottlenecks, proposing and implementing effective solutions.QualificationsProven experience as a Staff Engineer or equivalent senior technical leadership role in data infrastructure or platform at scale, ideally in a consumer or marketplace environment.Deep understanding of distributed systems and modern data ecosystems - including extensive experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, Apache Beam and DBT.Demonstrated success in designing, building, and operating data platforms at scale, encompassing both batch processing and real-time streaming architectures.Expertise in data warehousing concepts, advanced ETL/ELT processes, and analytics engineering best practices.Exceptional programming skills, particularly in Python, Scala, or Java, and deep expertise with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).Extensive experience working with privacy-sensitive datasets and implementing robust data observability and governance frameworks.A strong technical background with a track record of hands-on architecture and development of complex data systems.Ability to think strategically and pragmatically: you can define long-term technical strategies and execute rapidly.Excellent communication and collaboration skills; you're comfortable influencing technical direction and aligning diverse stakeholders across the organization.Bonus points:Experience with machine learning infrastructure or ML Ops practices.Familiarity with event-driven architectures in a mobile-first product environment.Prior work in fashion, marketplaces, or sustainability-driven tech.Additional InformationHealth + Mental WellbeingPMI and cash plan healthcare access with BupaSubsidised counselling and coaching with Self SpaceCycle to Work scheme with options from Evans or the Green Commute InitiativeEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 confidential supportMental Health First Aiders across the business for support and signpostingWork/Life Balance:25 days annual leave with option to carry over up to 5 days1 company-wide day off per quarterImpact hours: Up to 2 days additional paid leave per year for volunteeringFully paid 4 week sabbatical after completion of 5 years of consecutive service with Depop, to give you a chance to recharge or do something you love.Flexible Working: MyMode hybrid-working model with Flex, Office Based, and Remote options role dependantAll offices are dog-friendlyAbility to work abroad for 4 weeks per year in UK tax treaty countriesFamily Life:18 weeks of paid parental leave for full-time regular employeesIVF leave, shared parental leave, and paid emergency parent/carer leaveLearn + Grow:Budgets for conferences, learning subscriptions, and moreMentorship and programmes to upskill employeesYour Future:Life Insurance (financial compensation of 3x your salary)Pension matching up to 6% of qualifying earningsDepop Extras:Employees enjoy free shipping on their Depop sales within the UK.Special milestones are celebrated with gifts and rewards!
