New York, New York, United States Hybrid Employment USD 170,000 - 190,000 Yearly

Whatnot is hiring a Frontend Engineer

About the Role

Whatnot is seeking a Frontend Engineer to join the Inventory team within Seller Engineering. In this role, you will build a redesigned vision for how sellers sell live on Whatnot and support them in managing their merchandise accurately and efficiently to reach more buyers.

What You'll Do

  • Build a redesigned vision for how sellers sell live on Whatnot.
  • Support sellers with managing their merchandise and representing it accurately.
  • Deliver features end-to-end.
  • Own projects from inception to production and beyond.

What We're Looking For

  • 3+ years of software engineering experience.
  • Expert in frontend web development with React.
  • Experience using GraphQL for API development.
  • Experience with modern frontend applications.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • Excellent product instincts, thinking about users first.
  • Ability to implement pixel perfect design.
  • Comfortable sharing insights and pushing back on team ideas.
  • Proven track record of delivering features end-to-end.
  • Strong ownership instincts and ability to own projects from inception to production.

Nice to Have

  • Exposure to the Next.js framework.

Technical Stack

  • React
  • GraphQL
  • Next.js

Team & Environment

This role is nested within the Seller Engineering organization.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Generous Holiday and Time off Policy.
  • Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision.
  • Work From Home Support: Home office setup allowance, Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet.
  • Care benefits: Monthly allowance for wellness, Annual allowance towards Childcare, Lifetime benefit for family planning.
  • Retirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationally.
  • Monthly allowance to dogfood the app.
  • Parental Leave: 16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position based in New York.

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.

Required Skills
ReactGraphQLNext.jsFrontend Web DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentModern Frontend ApplicationsSoftware Engineering
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About company
Whatnot

Whatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love, blending community, shopping, and entertainment.

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Job Details
Department Software Development
Category frontend
Posted 14 days ago