Senior Fullstack Software Engineer, Community
WhatnotRole Overview
Join Whatnot, the largest livestream shopping platform in the U.S., as a Senior Fullstack Software Engineer on our Community team. In this role, you will be instrumental in building and enhancing the social aspects of our platform, fostering meaningful connections between sellers and buyers. This position is crucial for buyer retention and driving Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV).
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain full-stack applications that power our live shows, loyalty programs, chatting, messaging, and user profiles.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype, build, and scale new strategic products.
- Utilize your expertise in Python, Elixir, Next.js, and Postgres to create scalable and efficient solutions.
- Engage in problem-solving to develop technical solutions that meet user needs.
- Lead and mentor junior engineers, fostering an inclusive and innovative team environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 4+ years of full-time software engineering experience, preferably in high-growth startups.
- Demonstrated ability to build end-to-end scalable product experiences.
- Strong product instinct and ability to translate user needs into effective technical solutions.
- Proven leadership skills and a low-ego, action-oriented mindset.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and equity package.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs.
- Generous allowances for home office setup, food, and wellness.
- Significant support for family planning and childcare.
- Flexible time off and company-wide holidays to ensure work-life balance.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for advancement.
About Whatnot
Whatnot is backed by top investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, and CapitalG. Our platform is designed for real-time interaction, combining ecommerce with entertainment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing a space where all employees can thrive.
Benefits Extracted with AI
- Medical insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible Time off Policy
- Company-wide Holidays
- Spring and Winter break
- Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
- Work From Home Support
- $1,000 home office setup allowance
- $150 monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
- Care benefits
- $450 monthly allowance on food
- $500 monthly allowance for wellness
- $5,000 annual allowance towards Childcare
- $20,000 lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
- Retirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationally
- Parental Leave
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work
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