Shanghai, Shanghai, China Remote (Country) Employment

Whatnot is hiring a Senior Frontend Engineer - China

About the Role

What You'll Do

Design and implement gamified features that enhance how users interact with the platform, focusing on increasing engagement and purchase activity. You'll create dynamic challenge systems, promotions, and virtual point structures that guide buyer behavior and deepen long-term involvement.

Collaborate across teams to develop intuitive, user-first experiences that align with business goals. Use performance data and direct user feedback to iterate quickly, refining features to ensure they remain effective and enjoyable.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience building frontend web applications
  • Degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Strong command of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
  • Proven expertise with React and Next.js
  • History of delivering polished, user-facing features at scale
  • Product-minded approach—prioritize user needs over technical elegance
  • Familiarity with backend systems to ensure smooth integration with frontend components
  • Clear written and spoken English communication skills, independent of translation tools

Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in e-commerce product development
  • Experience working across frontend, backend, or mobile platforms

Benefits

  • Remote setup with co-located team hubs in the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, and Australia
  • Recognized as #1 Best Startup Employer in America by Forbes
  • Play a key role in shaping the evolution of a new form of commerce
  • Empower individuals to turn passions into businesses and connect communities through live shopping
Required Skills
JavaScriptHTMLCSSReactNext.jsFrontend DevelopmentUser-Facing FeaturesWeb DevelopmentResponsive DesignPerformance Optimization JavaScriptHTMLCSSReactNext.jsFrontend DevelopmentUser-Facing FeaturesWeb DevelopmentResponsive DesignPerformance Optimization
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Whatnot
Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe where users can buy, sell, and discover items across hundreds of categories such as trading cards, fashion, electronics, and live plants. The company enables sellers to build real businesses and is pioneering live commerce at scale in the West.
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Job Details
Department Engineering - Buyer Engineering
Category frontend
Posted 12 hours ago