Whatnot is hiring: Software Engineer, Video in Los Angeles
Whatnot, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot!
Whatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. We’re re-defining 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, Germany, Ireland, and Poland, 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 as we enable anyone to turn their passion into a business, and bring people together through commerce.
Role
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
Implement robust measurement and observability.
Build video recording pipeline for T&S and user experience.
Develop initial seller tools for enhanced livestream interaction.
Future Directions
Advance our video features for flawless user experiences.
Inform long term video strategy including framework success criteria and creation.
Lead the innovation in seller tools, enabling peak streaming performance.
Evaluate and onboard new video providers.
Team members in this role are required to be within commuting distance of our San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY, or Seattle, WA hubs.
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 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 system.
Excellent ability to translate product requirements to a scalable system. You first think about users rather than the best technical solution.
You are known for the high quality of your engineering designs.
You’re an excellent problem solver and don’t need to be told exactly what to do.
AWS/DevOps experience.
Benefits
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, such as adoption or fertility expenses
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
All Whatnauts are expected to develop a deep understanding of our product. We’re passionate about building the best user experience, and all employees are expected to use Whatnot as both a buyer and a seller as part of their job (our dogfooding budget makes this fun and easy!).
Parental Leave
16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work *company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence.
EOE
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. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.
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In Summary: Whatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love . As one of the fastest growing marketplaces, we're looking for bold, forward-thinking problem solvers across all functional areas . With hubs in the US, UK, Germany, Ireland, and Poland, we’re building the future of online marketplaces –together .
En Español: Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot!Whatnot es la plataforma de compras en vivo más grande de América del Norte y Europa para comprar, vender y descubrir las cosas que te encantan. Estamos redefiniendo el comercio electrónico mezclando comunidad, tiendas y entretenimiento en una comunidad solo para usted. Como un equipo ubicado a distancia, estamos inspirados por la innovación y anclados en nuestros valores. Con centros en los EE.UU., Reino Unido, Alemania, Irlanda y Polonia, estamos construyendo juntos el futuro de los mercados online. Desde moda, belleza y electrónica hasta coleccionables como tarjetas comerciales, cómics e incluso plantas en vivo, nuestras subastas en directo tienen algo para todos. ¡Y acabamos de comenzar! Su trabajo mejorará la calidad del vídeo de nuestra plataforma e introducirá herramientas que maximizen el compromiso y las ventas para nuestros vendedores. Objetivos a corto plazo Implementar mediciones y observabilidad sólidas. Construir una tubería de grabación de video para T&S y experiencia del usuario. Desarrollar herramienta inicial del vendedor para mejorar la interacción en directo. Direcciones futuras Avanzar nuestras funciones de vídeo para experiencias de uso impecables. Informar estrategia de video a largo plazo, incluidos los criterios de éxito del marco y creación. Dirigir la innovación en herramientos del vendidor, permitiendo un máximo rendimiento de transmisión. Evaluar y incorporar nuevos proveedores de videos. Los miembros del equipo en este papel deben estar dentro de distancia de viaje de nuestros centros de San Francisco, CA, Los Ángeles, California, Nueva York, Seattle o WATC. Primero piensa en los usuarios y no en la mejor solución técnica. Usted es conocido por la alta calidad de sus diseños técnicos. Es un excelente solucionador de problemas y no necesita que se le diga exactamente qué hacer. Experiencia AWS/DevOps. Beneficios Opciones generosas de seguro de salud incluidas las opciones de vacaciones y tiempo libre, incluyendo Medicinal, Dental, Vision Work From Home Support asignación de configuración de oficina alojamiento Mensual subsidio para teléfonos celulares e internet beneficios del cuidado del bienestar Subsidio mensual para el bienestar Presupuesto anual hacia la planificación familiar durante toda la vida como adopción o fertilidad Retiro; 401k ofreciendo cuentas tradicionales y Roth en Estados Unidos (el empleador coincide hasta 4% del salario básico) y planes de pensiones a nivel internacional División mensual de alimentos para perros La aplicación Todo lo que hacen son para desarrollar una comprensión profunda de nuestros requisitos del producto Equidad. Valoramos la diversidad y no discriminamos en función de raza, religión, color, origen nacional, género, orientación sexual, edad, estado civil, estatus veterano, estado parental, estado de discapacidad o cualquier otro estatus protegido por las leyes locales. Creemos que nuestro trabajo es mejor y nuestra cultura empresarial se mejora cuando fomentamos, apoyamos y respetamos las diferentes habilidades y experiencias representadas dentro de nuestra fuerza laboral. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Whatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. We’re re-defining 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, Germany, Ireland, and Poland, 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 as we enable anyone to turn their passion into a business, and bring people together through commerce.
Role
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
Implement robust measurement and observability.
Build video recording pipeline for T&S and user experience.
Develop initial seller tools for enhanced livestream interaction.
Future Directions
Advance our video features for flawless user experiences.
Inform long term video strategy including framework success criteria and creation.
Lead the innovation in seller tools, enabling peak streaming performance.
Evaluate and onboard new video providers.
Team members in this role are required to be within commuting distance of our San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY, or Seattle, WA hubs.
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 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 system.
Excellent ability to translate product requirements to a scalable system. You first think about users rather than the best technical solution.
You are known for the high quality of your engineering designs.
You’re an excellent problem solver and don’t need to be told exactly what to do.
AWS/DevOps experience.
Benefits
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, such as adoption or fertility expenses
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
All Whatnauts are expected to develop a deep understanding of our product. We’re passionate about building the best user experience, and all employees are expected to use Whatnot as both a buyer and a seller as part of their job (our dogfooding budget makes this fun and easy!).
Parental Leave
16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work *company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence.
EOE
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. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: Whatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love . As one of the fastest growing marketplaces, we're looking for bold, forward-thinking problem solvers across all functional areas . With hubs in the US, UK, Germany, Ireland, and Poland, we’re building the future of online marketplaces –together .
En Español: Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot!Whatnot es la plataforma de compras en vivo más grande de América del Norte y Europa para comprar, vender y descubrir las cosas que te encantan. Estamos redefiniendo el comercio electrónico mezclando comunidad, tiendas y entretenimiento en una comunidad solo para usted. Como un equipo ubicado a distancia, estamos inspirados por la innovación y anclados en nuestros valores. Con centros en los EE.UU., Reino Unido, Alemania, Irlanda y Polonia, estamos construyendo juntos el futuro de los mercados online. Desde moda, belleza y electrónica hasta coleccionables como tarjetas comerciales, cómics e incluso plantas en vivo, nuestras subastas en directo tienen algo para todos. ¡Y acabamos de comenzar! Su trabajo mejorará la calidad del vídeo de nuestra plataforma e introducirá herramientas que maximizen el compromiso y las ventas para nuestros vendedores. Objetivos a corto plazo Implementar mediciones y observabilidad sólidas. Construir una tubería de grabación de video para T&S y experiencia del usuario. Desarrollar herramienta inicial del vendedor para mejorar la interacción en directo. Direcciones futuras Avanzar nuestras funciones de vídeo para experiencias de uso impecables. Informar estrategia de video a largo plazo, incluidos los criterios de éxito del marco y creación. Dirigir la innovación en herramientos del vendidor, permitiendo un máximo rendimiento de transmisión. Evaluar y incorporar nuevos proveedores de videos. Los miembros del equipo en este papel deben estar dentro de distancia de viaje de nuestros centros de San Francisco, CA, Los Ángeles, California, Nueva York, Seattle o WATC. Primero piensa en los usuarios y no en la mejor solución técnica. Usted es conocido por la alta calidad de sus diseños técnicos. Es un excelente solucionador de problemas y no necesita que se le diga exactamente qué hacer. Experiencia AWS/DevOps. Beneficios Opciones generosas de seguro de salud incluidas las opciones de vacaciones y tiempo libre, incluyendo Medicinal, Dental, Vision Work From Home Support asignación de configuración de oficina alojamiento Mensual subsidio para teléfonos celulares e internet beneficios del cuidado del bienestar Subsidio mensual para el bienestar Presupuesto anual hacia la planificación familiar durante toda la vida como adopción o fertilidad Retiro; 401k ofreciendo cuentas tradicionales y Roth en Estados Unidos (el empleador coincide hasta 4% del salario básico) y planes de pensiones a nivel internacional División mensual de alimentos para perros La aplicación Todo lo que hacen son para desarrollar una comprensión profunda de nuestros requisitos del producto Equidad. Valoramos la diversidad y no discriminamos en función de raza, religión, color, origen nacional, género, orientación sexual, edad, estado civil, estatus veterano, estado parental, estado de discapacidad o cualquier otro estatus protegido por las leyes locales. Creemos que nuestro trabajo es mejor y nuestra cultura empresarial se mejora cuando fomentamos, apoyamos y respetamos las diferentes habilidades y experiencias representadas dentro de nuestra fuerza laboral. #J-18808-Ljbffr