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
You
đź“Ť4+ years of software engineering experience.
📍Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
đź“ŤSoftware engineering experience with a track record of applying practical methods to solve real-world problems on consumer scale data.
đź“ŤExperience in applied statistical and machine learning fields e.g. Search, Recommendations, Fraud & Anomaly Detection, Experimentation and Causal Analysis.
đź“ŤKnowledge of at least 3 languages (we primarily use Python, Elixir, JavaScript, and are open to others).
đź“ŤExcellent product instincts. You first think about users rather than the best technical solution.
đź“ŤYou 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.
đź“ŤAbility to pick up on new technologies very quickly.
đź“ŤProven track record of delivering features.
đź“ŤStartup experience at a high-growth company.
Compensation
đź“ŤFor US-based applicants: $185,000 - $245,000/year + benefits + stock options đź“ŤThe 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.
