About the role

Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot!

Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. Whether it's trading cards, fashion, electronics, or live plants, our sellers are building real businesses across hundreds of categories. We're building live commerce at a scale that's never been done in the West, and there's no playbook to copy. The people here are shaping how an entirely new industry develops.

As a remote co-located team, we're inspired by our values and anchored in hubs across the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, and Australia. We move fast, stay close to our users, and focus on the work that drives the most impact.

We're one of the fastest growing marketplaces and were recently named the #1 Best Startup Employer in America by Forbes. Check out the latest Whatnot updates on our news and engineering blogs and join us as we enable anyone to turn their passion into a business and bring people together through commerce.

Are you a current Class of 2027 or 2028 graduate interested in starting your career in software engineering next summer?

Join Whatnot’s Early Talent Community to share your interest in future Software Engineering opportunities and stay in the loop ahead of the next recruiting cycle.

Note: This is not an application—just a way for you to show early interest in Whatnot! We’ll share updates about upcoming events, webinars, and future job applications with students who complete the form.

EOE

Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.

Skills & Tags

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Aplyr's read

Whatnot combines e-commerce with live streaming, creating a dynamic marketplace for collectibles enthusiasts. It's ideal for those passionate about interactive sales and niche markets.
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What's promising

•Innovative platform merging live streaming with e-commerce for unique shopping experiences.
•Rapidly expanding internationally, offering diverse roles in multiple regions.
•Strong focus on niche markets like collectibles, appealing to enthusiasts.

What to watch

•Highly competitive market with other platforms offering similar services.
•Dependence on niche markets could limit broader audience appeal.
•Rapid expansion may strain resources and operational stability.

Why WhatNot

•Interactive auctions create engaging buying and selling experiences.
•Focus on collectibles and toys differentiates it from general e-commerce sites.
•Emphasis on influencer marketing to drive platform growth and user engagement.

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