Software Engineer, Video

Whatnot; Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco (WA, CA, NY, CA); Remote; USD 185,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Whatnot is redefining e-commerce through community-driven livestream shopping and is looking for a Video Engineer to enhance its platform. This role involves implementing video strategy and tools to improve user engagement and seller performance, within a company that values innovation and team dynamics.

Benefits

Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision

Work From Home Support with office setup allowance

401(k) with employer match up to 4%

Monthly allowance for using the app

16 weeks of paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience required.
• Experience with scaled WebRTC systems.
• Ability to translate product requirements into scalable systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement robust measurement and observability for video tools.
• Build video recording pipeline for user experience.
• Develop seller tools for enhanced livestream interaction.

Skills

Problem Solving

Software Engineering

User Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot!

Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. We’re redefining e-commerce by blending community, shopping, and entertainment into a community just for you. As a remote co-located team, we’re inspired by innovation and anchored in our values. With hubs in the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, and Germany, we’re building the future of online marketplaces—together.

From fashion, beauty, and electronics to collectibles like trading cards, comic books, and even live plants, our live auctions have something for everyone.

And we’re just getting started! As one of the fastest-growing marketplaces, we’re looking for bold, forward-thinking problem solvers across all functional areas. Check out the latest Whatnot updates on our news and engineering blogs and join us to turn your passion into a business and bring people together through commerce.

At Whatnot, video and live streaming are the foundation of our business. As we embark on an exciting phase of expansion, we're seeking to enrich our platform with innovative video solutions and enhanced tools designed to empower both our buyers and sellers. This includes introducing advanced seller tools, like interactive overlays, to boost the streaming experience.

We are seeking specialists to define and execute our video strategy. Your work will enhance our platform's video quality and introduce tools that maximize engagement and sales for our sellers.

Short-Term Objectives:

1. Implement robust measurement and observability.
2. Build video recording pipeline for T&S and user experience.
3. Develop initial seller tools for enhanced livestream interaction.

Future Directions:

1. Advance our video features for flawless user experiences.
2. Inform long-term video strategy including framework success criteria and creation.
3. Lead the innovation in seller tools, enabling peak streaming performance.
4. Evaluate and onboard new video providers.

Team members in this role are required to be within commuting distance of our hubs in San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; or Seattle, WA.

Curious about who thrives at Whatnot? We’ve found that low ego, a growth mindset, and leaning into action and high impact go a long way here.

As our next Video Engineer, you should have:

• 6+ years of software engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with scaled WebRTC systems.
• Excellent ability to translate product requirements into scalable systems. You prioritize user experience over technical complexity.
• You are known for high-quality engineering designs.
• You’re an excellent problem solver and proactive in your work.

Compensation: For full-time US-based applicants: $185,000 to $245,000 per year + benefits + equity. Final salary depends on level, experience, skills, and expertise. This range includes base salary only; benefits and equity are additional.

Benefits

• Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Work From Home Support
  • Home office setup allowance.
  • Monthly allowance for cellphone and internet.
• Retirement: 401(k) (US) with employer match up to 4%, and pension plans internationally.
• Monthly allowance to explore the app
  • All Whatnot employees are encouraged to develop a deep understanding of our product by using Whatnot as both buyers and sellers (our dogfooding budget makes this fun!).
• Parental Leave
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave + one-month gradual return to work. Company leave allowances run concurrently with country-specific leave requirements.

Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability, or any other protected class. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances our work and company culture.

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