Software Engineer, Video Job at Whatnot, Remote

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  • Whatnot
  • Remote

Job Description

🚀 Whatnot

Whatnot is a livestream shopping platform and marketplace backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, and CapitalG. We’re building the future of ecommerce, bringing together community, shopping and entertainment. We are committed to our values , and as a remote-first team, we operate out of hubs within the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, and Germany today.

We’re innovating in the fast-paced world of live auctions in categories including sports, fashion, video games, and streetwear. The platform couples rigorous seller vetting with a focus on community to create a welcoming space for buyers and sellers to share their passions with others.

And, we’re growing. Whatnot has been the fastest growing marketplace in the US over the past two years and we’re hiring forward-thinking problem solvers across all functional areas.

💻 Role


At Whatnot, video and live streaming are the foundation of our business. As we embark on an exciting phase of expansion, we're seeking to enrich our platform with innovative video solutions and enhanced tools designed to empower both our buyers and sellers. This included introducing advanced seller tools, like interactive overlays, to boost the streaming experience.

We are seeking specialists to define and execute our video strategy. Your work will enhance our platform's video quality and introduce tools that maximize engagement and sales for our sellers.

Short-Term Objectives:


  • Implement robust measurement and observability.

  • Build video recording pipeline for T&S and user experience

  • Develop initial seller tools for enhanced livestream interaction.

Future Directions:


  • Advance our video features for flawless user experiences.

  • Inform long term video strategy including framework success criteria and creation

  • Lead the innovation in seller tools, enabling peak streaming performance.

  • Evaluate and onboard new video providers.

👋 You


Curious about who thrives at Whatnot? We’ve found that low ego, a growth mindset, and leaning into action and high impact goes a long way here.

As our next Video Engineer you should have:


  • 6+ years of software engineering experience.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience.

  • Experience with scaled WebRTC system

  • Excellent ability to translate product requirements to a scalable system. You first think about users rather than the best technical solution.

  • You are known for the high quality of your engineering designs.

  • You’re an excellent problem solver and don’t need to be told exactly what to do.

  • AWS/DevOps experience

💰Compensation


For US-based applicants:  $185,000/year to $245,000/year + benefits + stock options

The salary range may be inclusive of several levels that would be applicable to the position. Final salary will be based on a number of factors including, level, relevant prior experience, skills and expertise. This range is only inclusive of base salary, not benefits (more details below) or equity in the form of stock options.

🎁 Benefits



  • Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including a 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 *company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence.


💛 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.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area, Remote work, Work from home, Home office, Flexible hours,

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