Whatnot Backend Engineering Jobs
Open backend engineering roles at Whatnot, pulled live from their hiring system.
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63% of open backend engineering roles call out Python; Elixir and Backend Development appear in roughly a third. Most of these backend engineering roles are on-site or hybrid; 13% are fully remote.
Software Engineer, Video
Builds and enhances video and livestreaming infrastructure for a commerce platform, implementing observability, recording pipelines, and seller tools. Requires 6+ years experience with scaled WebRTC, AWS/DevOps, and user-focused scalable systems.
Software Engineer, Horizontal Ops
Builds internal operations platform and automations for customer support, trust & safety workflows using backend systems. Requires 5+ years experience, backend expertise (Python, Postgres, MySQL), and ownership mindset; hybrid near SF, NY, Seattle, or LA hubs.
Software Engineer, CX
Builds and scales customer support platform handling high-volume issues for buyers/sellers using backend technologies. Leads end-to-end solutions with 5+ years experience, focusing on AI automations, user experiences, and infrastructure.
Software Engineer, Logistics Platform
Builds and owns backend platform systems for logistics including data normalization, APIs, and observability tools to support shipping workflows. Partners cross-functionally to improve data quality and operational efficiency in a fast-paced marketplace environment.
Software Engineer, Inventory Experience
Builds and owns backend systems for seller inventory management on a livestream shopping platform, focusing on APIs, databases, and e-commerce features to optimize seller experiences. Requires 3+ years backend experience, strong product instincts, and ability to ship independently.
Staff Software Engineer
Staff Software Engineer leads design and evolution of distributed systems for live auctions, payments, search, and growth features at a fast-scaling e-commerce marketplace. Requires 8+ years experience, expertise in Python/Elixir/JS, and cross-team technical leadership.
Software Engineer, AI Dev Tools
Builds AI developer tooling and infrastructure including sandboxed agent environments, multi-agent orchestration, and workflows to boost engineering productivity and enable non-engineers. Requires 5+ years software engineering with deep AI coding tool expertise.
Software Engineer, Merchant Tooling
Designs and builds large-scale systems for bi-directional data synchronization with e-commerce, ERP, and enterprise systems for Whatnot's largest sellers. Requires 5+ years experience with Python, Elixir, JavaScript, full-stack skills, and scalability expertise.