San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; Seattle, WA Hybrid Employment

Whatnot is hiring a Senior Software Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Architect, develop, and manage distributed systems that support core marketplace functionality at scale.
  • Lead technical initiatives from concept to deployment, ensuring balance between rapid delivery, system stability, and sustainable code practices.
  • Translate unclear product or platform challenges into well-defined engineering solutions and execute them effectively.
  • Drive engineering efforts across teams, aligning developers and stakeholders to achieve significant business outcomes.
  • Elevate technical standards through rigorous code reviews, system design input, operational discipline, and guidance to peers.
  • Make practical technology choices that support fast iteration while ensuring long-term scalability and system health.
  • Proactively find ways to enhance development speed, system robustness, and end-user satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive paid time off policy
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • Support for remote work setups
  • Stipend for home office equipment
  • Monthly reimbursement for phone and internet expenses
  • Employee care programs
  • Monthly wellness allowance
  • Annual financial support for childcare
  • Lifetime benefit for family planning including fertility or adoption costs
  • Retirement benefits: 401k with employer match up to 4% of salary in the US; pension plans available internationally
  • Monthly budget to use the platform directly
  • Expectation and funding for all staff to engage with the product as both buyers and sellers
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave plus a month-long phased return to work
  • Leave policies align with and do not override local legal requirements

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Team

Remote-coordinated team with physical hubs in the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, and Australia, emphasizing shared values and collaboration.

Work Arrangement

Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Seattle

Other

  • All employees must actively use the platform as both buyers and sellers as part of their role.
  • We operate as a remote-colocated team, guided by shared values and based in hubs across multiple countries.
  • In-person collaboration is prioritized for strategic planning, resolving complex issues, and strengthening team bonds.
About company
Whatnot
Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe where users can buy, sell, and discover items across hundreds of categories such as trading cards, fashion, electronics, and live plants. The company enables sellers to build real businesses and is pioneering live commerce at scale in the West.
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Job Details
Department Engineering
Category fullstack
Posted 2 months ago