Role Overview
As a Senior Software Engineer in the Ads team at Whatnot, you will be pivotal in building and enhancing the advertising systems that help sellers grow their businesses on our platform. This role involves working across the full ads stack, including bidding & targeting, ranking/auction, serving, campaign management, and seller tooling. You will be responsible for building highly scalable systems that handle all aspects of running an online advertising system.
Responsibilities
- Build ads products by working across the full ads stack.
- Develop highly scalable systems that handle the complexities of online advertising.
- Understand our buyer and seller experiences to become an expert in helping them effectively scale their business through ads products.
- Make sound product decisions and navigate new domains seamlessly.
- Take extreme ownership and ship high-quality products fast.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of software engineering experience, ideally with some industry experience in ads serving, ads quality, pricing, discovery, ranking, recommendations, and/or search engines.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Strong product instincts; prioritizing users over technical solutions.
- Experience in building scalable systems at a high-growth company.
- Proficiency in Python, Elixir, and JavaScript.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
Benefits
- Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays.
- Comprehensive Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision.
- Work From Home Support with allowances for home office setup, cell phone, and internet.
- Monthly allowances for food, wellness, and childcare.
- Retirement plans including 401k with employer match and international pension plans.
- Generous parental leave policies.
About Whatnot
Whatnot is a leading livestream shopping platform, backed by top investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, and CapitalG. Our platform connects buyers and sellers in real-time, fostering a community around shared passions for collectibles, fashion, and more. We are committed to innovation and excellence, continuously seeking to improve our services and expand our reach.
Benefits Extracted with AI
- Medical insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible Time off Policy
- $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
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave
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