Fullstack Engineer, Whatnot
Seller Merchandising
$185-205k
+ Equity
Live stream platform & marketplace for collectibles
Be an early applicant
Live stream platform & marketplace for collectibles
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$185-205k
+ Equity
501-1000 employees
Company mission
Whatnot missions is to enable anyone to turn their passion into a business and bring people together through commerce.
Role
Who you are
- As our next Fullstack Engineer on Seller Merchandising, you should have 5+ years of generalist software development experience in high growth startups
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience
- Knowledge of multiple programming languages (we primarily use Python, Elixir, JavaScript—knowledge of these in particular not required)
- Web development experience with React, using GraphQL for API development, and modern frontend applications (exposure to Next.js framework is not required but preferred)
- Excellent product instincts—you first think about users rather than the best technical solution
- You can mentor others, and prioritize building inclusive, supportive teams
- Project owner—you’ve strong ownership instincts and can own projects from inception to production and beyond
- You are known for shipping products and features lightning-fast
- You’re an excellent problem solver and don’t need to be told exactly what to do
- Ability to pick up on new technologies very quickly
- Proven track record of delivering features
What the job involves
- Seller Merchandising, nested within our Seller Engineering org, exists to build the world’s most connected marketplace for enthusiasts
- The team focuses on essential components that enhance Whatnot’s customer experience
- They are committed to crafting a fun and engaging journey for buyers and sellers by providing the necessary tools for frictionless shopping on Whatnot—features like Checkout, Listing Page, Seller Shop, Buy It Now, and Flash Sales
- Looking ahead, the team is poised to innovate and expand, ensuring an ever-evolving and dynamic marketplace for all users
- In this frontend-leaning fullstack role, you will..
- Own full page web migrations to Next.js
- Improve reliability on core marketplace surfaces
- Build live experiences to make purchasing more entertaining on Whatnot
- Scale our checkout experience
Our take
The collectible toy market is large, and Whatnot has built a unique social platform that enables sellers to use livestreams to showcase their products and reach more buyers. The company’s focus is on collectible toys, some of which are rare and can cost thousands of dollars, and has also expanded to sports cards.
The idea of Whatnot was led by buyer trends. Instagram's live feature became a popular place for selling toys and trading cards, but of course was not set up to facilitate bidding or handling payments after a sale occurs. Whatnot combines live showcasing with follow-up sale capabilities, thus serving the community in a more novel way than established collectibles market players such as eBay.
The company has grown fast. It was established in 2019 and has already expanded from its original category - Funko Pop figurines - to Pokemon cards, pins, sports cards, and many more. There is still plenty of scope for expanding into new categories, as the company aims to establish itself as the go-to for this large niche, which will be facilitated by the strong levels of funding that Whatnot has raised.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
54% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Jan 2025
$265m
SERIES E
Jul 2022
$260m
SERIES D
Total funding: $749.2m
Company benefits
- Wellness: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. We also cover some of the cost for your dependents as well.
- Compensation: Full-time Whatnauts receive equity, a WFH stipend to support your remote workspace and a monthly stipend to dogfood the app.
- Recharge: Flexible Time Off policy, holiday week off at the end of year, and paid parental leave after 1 year with us.
- Flexibility: Remote-first work culture. We provide a working environment where you're in charge of your time and schedule.
Company HQ
Marina del Rey, CA
Leadership
Grant LaFontaine
(Co-Founder & CEO)Former Product Marketing Manager at Google, Project Manager at Facebook. Also co-founded Kit.
Logan Head
(Co-Founder)Experience in Engineering, including at Maker's Row, Factr, and Flight Club. Former Senior Product Manager at GOAT.
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