Etsy Referral Bonus Program Overview

Etsy offers a referral bonus program to incentivize current employees to refer qualified candidates for open positions within the company. This program is designed to attract top talent, particularly in tech and product roles, but also extends to other departments. Below is a detailed breakdown of the referral bonus structure and potential earnings for employees participating in the program.

Tech and Product Roles

Software Engineers, Product Managers, Data Scientists

• Referral Bonus Amount: $5,000
• Eligibility: The referred candidate must be hired and successfully complete a 90-day probationary period.
• Positions Covered: Includes roles such as Backend Developer, Frontend Developer, Full Stack Engineer, Product Manager, Data Scientist, and other similar positions.

UX/UI Designers, DevOps Engineers

• Referral Bonus Amount: $4,000
• Eligibility: The candidate must be hired and remain employed for a minimum of 90 days.
• Positions Covered: Includes roles such as UX Designer, UI Designer, DevOps Engineer, and Cloud Architect.

Other Business Functions

Finance, Marketing, Human Resources

• Referral Bonus Amount: $3,000
• Eligibility: The referred individual must be hired and complete the 90-day probationary period.
• Positions Covered: Includes roles in finance, marketing, HR, and related fields.

Customer Support, Administrative Roles

• Referral Bonus Amount: $1,500
• Eligibility: The candidate must be hired and successfully complete a 90-day probationary period.
• Positions Covered: Includes customer support representatives, administrative assistants, and similar roles.

General Guidelines

• Referral Process: Employees can submit referrals through the company’s internal HR portal. The process ensures that the referrer's name is linked to the candidate’s application.
• Payment Schedule: Bonuses are typically paid out in the payroll cycle following the