Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. Whether it's trading cards, fashion, electronics, or live plants, our sellers are building real businesses across hundreds of categories. We're building live commerce at a scale that's never been done in the West, and there's no playbook to copy. The people here are shaping how an entirely new industry develops.
As a remote co-located team, we're inspired by our values and anchored in hubs across the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, and Australia. We move fast, stay close to our users, and focus on the work that drives the most impact.
We're one of the fastest growing marketplaces and were recently named the #1 Best Startup Employer in America by Forbes. 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.
Are you a current Class of 2027 or 2028 graduate interested in starting your career in software engineering next summer?
Join Whatnot’s Early Talent Community to share your interest in future Software Engineering opportunities and stay in the loop ahead of the next recruiting cycle.
Note: This is not an application—just a way for you to show early interest in Whatnot! We’ll share updates about upcoming events, webinars, and future job applications with students who complete the form.
💛 EOEWhatnot 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.
What the Team is Saying
Whatnot Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is considered comprehensive with multiple plan options through a major carrier and broad ancillary coverage including dental, vision, life, and disability. Employer cost share is described as very high for employees, supporting strong affordability.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave with a structured return and additional childcare and family‑planning allowances provide robust support for growing families. These benefits extend beyond standard offerings and are emphasized as core parts of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible PTO is paired with company‑wide winter and summer breaks to create predictable recharge windows. This combination offers both autonomy and coordinated downtime across teams.
Whatnot Insights
What We Do
We bring people together around the things they love and turn their passions into their livelihood.
Why Work With Us
Passion is the centerpiece of our culture. We’ve got passionate buyers, sellers, and employees. We want you to bring your passions to Whatnot.
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Whatnot Offices
Remote Workspace
Employees work remotely.
Our “office optional” policy lets you work where you’re most productive. With options of working from home, in person, or a mix of both. We have office hubs within the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, and Germany today.
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