Full-Time

Frontend Engineer

Logistics

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WhatNot

WhatNot

501-1,000 employees

Online marketplace for authentic collectibles

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$185k - $205kAnnually

+ Equity

Mid, Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA + 2 more

More locations: Los Angeles, CA, USA | New York, NY, USA

Team members must be within commuting distance of San Francisco, New York, or Los Angeles.

Category
Frontend Engineering
Operations & Logistics
Software Engineering
Required Skills
React.js
GraphQL
Web Development
Requirements
  • 4+ years of software engineering experience
  • Expert in frontend web development with React
  • Using GraphQL for API development
  • Experience with modern frontend applications
  • Bachelorā€™s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience
  • Excellent product instincts
  • Ability to implement pixel perfect design
  • Comfortable sharing insights and pushing back on team ideas
  • Proven track record of delivering features end-to-end
  • Strong ownership instincts
  • Experience with complex web based tooling like dashboards or shipping tooling (nice to have)
  • Startup experience at a high-growth company (nice to have)
Responsibilities
  • Build new capabilities and features for complex tooling for sellers to manage orders and shipments
  • Help rearchitect and migrate the teamā€™s tools into new frameworks
  • Make good trade-offs and bring outside opinions to the way the team operates

Whatnot.com operates as an online marketplace dedicated to collectibles, particularly focusing on items like Funkos and FiGPiNs. The platform ensures that every collectible listed is 100% authentic through a rigorous verification process that includes hand authentication, providing trust and security for both buyers and sellers. It primarily serves collectors and enthusiasts who are passionate about pop culture and are in search of rare and exclusive items from franchises such as Marvel Comics and Star Wars. Whatnot.com distinguishes itself from competitors by charging low fees on sales and offering seller protection, which guarantees prompt and secure payments. The company's goal is to create a safe and reliable environment for collectors to buy and sell their prized items.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$470.9M

Headquarters

Marina del Rey, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

ā†‘ 13%

1 year growth

ā†‘ 34%

2 year growth

ā†‘ 89%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Livestream shopping partnerships boost Whatnot's visibility and user engagement.
  • Collaboration with PSA enhances trust and attracts serious collectors to the platform.
  • Series D funding of $260M supports technology investment and market expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from platforms like Popshop Live could erode market share.
  • The collectibles market's volatility may impact sales and inventory management.
  • Rapid growth could lead to operational inefficiencies and cultural challenges.

What makes WhatNot unique

  • Whatnot offers a unique marketplace for 100% authenticated collectible items.
  • The platform focuses on niche markets like Funkos and FiGPiNs, attracting dedicated collectors.
  • Whatnot's hand authentication process builds trust among buyers and sellers.

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Benefits

Competitive base salary and stock options

Unlimited Vacation Policy and No Meeting Holidays

Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short term disability & Long term Disability

Work From Home Support

Up to $500 monthly to spend within Whatnot App

Care benefits