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Senior Software Engineer, Ads

Whatnot

Role Overview

Join Whatnot, the largest livestream shopping platform in the U.S., as a Senior Software Engineer on our Ads team. This role is crucial for building and enhancing the systems that empower sellers to grow their businesses through effective advertising. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and quick, impactful delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain ads products across the full stack, including bidding, targeting, ranking, serving, and campaign management.
  • Build scalable systems to handle the complexities of online advertising, ensuring sellers can effectively differentiate themselves.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand buyer and seller needs, translating these into high-impact features.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience, preferably in ads serving, quality, pricing, or related fields.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong proficiency in Python, Elixir, and JavaScript.
  • Demonstrated ability to build systems at scale in a high-growth environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a user-first approach to solutions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options (Medical, Dental, Vision).
  • Generous allowances for home office setup, food, wellness, and childcare.
  • Significant parental leave policy and retirement planning options.

This role is remote, allowing you to work from anywhere while contributing to a team that's shaping the future of ecommerce through live auctions and community-focused selling.

Benefits
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  • Medical insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible Time off Policy
  • Company-wide Holidays
  • $1,000 home office setup allowance
  • $150 monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
  • $450 monthly allowance on food
  • $500 monthly allowance for wellness
  • $5,000 annual allowance towards Childcare
  • $20,000 lifetime benefit for family planning
  • Retirement plans
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave

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