About the company
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, 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.
Job Summary
Role
đź“ŤWe're looking for Android engineers with a proven track record for building slick UIs that people love. Whatnot is growing very rapidly, so you must be able to cope with the pressure that comes with a high-growth environment and be open to wearing multiple hats. đź“ŤBuild intuitive user interfaces from the ground up. đź“ŤCreate modifiable, maintainable, and well-tested code. đź“ŤInvestigate and solve issues with bugs and data inconsistencies. đź“ŤImprove the availability and performance of current systems. đź“ŤIntegrating live video streaming with the app. đź“ŤWork with the engineering team to define implementation strategy, define overall requirements, and redefine a product, if needed.
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 Android engineer, you should have 5+ years of full-time software engineering experience in high growth startups, plus: 📍Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience. 📍3+ years of experience writing Android apps. 📍Expert in Kotlin and exposure to Jetpack Compose. 📍You are known for ship lightning fast, making good trade-off decisions. 📍Excellent communication/writing skills. 📍Self-starter. You will be able to hit the ground running with little direction.
