Data Scientist, Whatnot
International Expansion
Live stream platform & marketplace
Open for applications
Live stream platform & marketplace
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
To enable anyone to turn their passion into a business and bring people together through commerce.
Role
Who you are
- We’re looking for an experienced, globally-minded Data Scientist who knows how to use analytics to drive business clarity, especially in fast-growing, multi-market environments
- You understand that what works in one country may not work in another, and you bring curiosity and rigor to helping the business navigate that complexity
- You understand the whole business thinking about how to grow revenue and categories but how also behind the scenes product and commerce implications impact different markets
- You thrive in cross-functional, multicultural environments and enjoy tackling open-ended problems with structured thinking and sharp analysis
- You love building tools that help people take action, not just crunching numbers in isolation
- Your work influences how we scale, where we grow, and how we define success in diverse markets
- In addition to 5+ years of experience in the Data Analytics field, you should have:
- Experience supporting go-to-market, sales and marketing where understanding trends, connecting dots and forecasting were central to decision-making
- Familiarity with local market behaviors, such as differences in payment systems, buyer behavior, or GTM approach by geography
- A track record of supporting localized growth efforts in emerging markets, cross-border commerce, or international product launches
- Previous experience working with marketplaces, ecommerce, mobile gaming, or social media
- Expertise in SQL and scripting languages for data analysis, reporting, and dashboarding
- Proficiency with visualization and BI tools (Looker, Tableau, Mode, etc.), not just for reporting, but for building tools others can use reliably
- You communicate clearly and influence without needing authority - business partners value your judgment and seek out your input
- You prioritize speed, clarity, and utility - building tools and insights that the business actually uses, not scientific models that sit on a shelf
- Strong business judgment and a knack for identifying the signal in noisy data with context of the overall business implications
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills to stakeholders, leadership, and investors
- Experience working in an environment where you have to balance rigor and speed, knowing when to push for perfection vs. ship and iterate
- Comfortability with data warehouses and big data technologies such as Redshift, Snowflake, Big Query, Presto, Athena, Spark, DBT
What the job involves
- Data Scientists at Whatnot bring technical expertise, analytical mindset and strong communication skills to solve problems and identify opportunities critical to the growth of Whatnot
- Drive end-to-end analysis of revenue and category performance in our non-US markets, highlighting macro shifts and local nuances. Identify and drive deep understanding of growth levers, risk vectors, and user behavior
- Support strategic decision-making by creating forward-looking insights — identifying leading indicators, pressure-testing assumptions, and surfacing risks before they materialize
- Translate ambiguous business questions into structured analyses that help teams understand the “what” and the “why” behind performance shifts
- Build descriptive reporting and insight tools that reflect both country performance and category specifics, including differences in customer behavior, currency, seasonality, and GTM structure
- Create regional forecasts and directional models that support headcount planning, sales targeting, and business growth decisions
- Incorporate data from CX, Logistics, Finance, and other teams to guide growth opportunities
- Become a trusted partner to Sales, Marketing, Account Management, and Category leaders, helping them make smarter, faster decisions based on data
- Build dashboards and automated reporting to support weekly and monthly business reviews, while driving clarity on KPIs that actually reflect performance
- Team members in this role are required to be within commuting distance of our London, UK hub
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Live shopping is changing the way people engage with eCommerce and Whatnot is one of the key platforms driving this shift. The company operates across the US, UK, and Europe, where millions of people connect each day to buy, sell, and build communities around shared interests.
Founded in 2019, Whatnot allows real-time auctions where buyers can watch sellers showcase products and share their expertise, creating a more interactive and personal shopper experience. Sellers include individual creators and small businesses who use live shows to reach audiences and grow their online presence.
As of 2025, the company reports over $6B in sales, with sellers earning significantly more on average than other major marketplaces. And with a range of investor support, Whatnot is committed to developing new ways to make online shopping more social and community-driven.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
54% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Oct 2025
$225m
SERIES F
Jan 2025
$265m
SERIES E
Total funding: $974.2m
Company benefits
- Wellness: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. We also cover some of the cost for your dependents as well.
- Compensation: Generous compensation, including a competitive base salary and equity. Whatnot offers monthly reimbursement for internet and phone costs, along with a one-time home office set-up allowance. Whatnot offers a pension plan and matches employee contributions of up to 4% of the employee’s base salary.
- Recharge: Whatnot gives you the freedom to take time off as you see fit. And, we take company-wide Winter and Summer breaks so we can recharge. Whatnot provides a monthly allowance for wellness expenses. We know that to take care of our customers, we have to take care of ourselves. Supplemental health and life insurance coverage comes standard at Whatnot. 16 weeks of paid parental leave, and an additional one-month gradual return-to-work period.* Plus an additional childcare allowance, and a lifetime allowance for family planning, including adoption and fertility expenses. *The leave allowances provided by Whatnot may be dictated / informed by your country’s legal requirements,
- Flexibility: As a remote co-located team, we’re inspired by innovation and anchored in our values. With hubs in the US, UK, Germany, Ireland, and Poland, we’re building the future of online marketplaces –together.
Company values
- Always listen to customers
- Move uncomfortably fast
- Prioritize impact ruthlessly
- Own everything and nothing
- Set crazy goals
- Provide extreme transparency
- Optimize for the upside
- Team over ego
- Figure it out
- Deeply understand why
- Have fun & be kind
Company HQ
Venice, Los Angeles, CA
Articles
Leadership
Grant LaFontaine
(Co-Founder & CEO)Former Product Marketing Manager at Google, Project Manager at Facebook. Also co-founded Kit.
Logan Head
(Co-Founder & CTO)Experience in Engineering, including at Maker's Row, Factr, and Flight Club. Former Senior Product Manager at GOAT.
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