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 are recruiting for our Games & Buyer Ecosystem Team in China that can bring best practices and leverage their expertise here at Whatnot. We develop features for our US & Europe markets.
In this role, you will:
đź“ŤDesign and develop end-to-end gamified mechanisms for our buyers to drive key business metrics such as purchases and engagement. đź“ŤBuild interactive challenges and reward systems across the buyer ecosystem (ex. Promotions, Task achievement systems, virtual point system) that guide users and encourage ongoing engagement. đź“ŤDevelop innovative systems and features end-to-end from mobile/frontend to backend đź“ŤContinuously analyze performance metrics and user feedback to refine product strategies, ensuring we deliver enjoyable experiences.
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 Senior Fullstack Engineer, you should have 5+ years of software engineering experience, plus: 📍A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience. 📍Proven track record of delivering end-to-end user-facing products as a full-stack engineer. You are known for shipping products and features lightning-fast. 📍Excellent product instincts. You first think about users rather than the best technical solution. 📍Good written and verbal English communication skills without relying on translation apps
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