Software Engineer, Video

Whatnot is seeking a Software Engineer, Video to join their team. Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe.

This role involves enhancing the platform with innovative video solutions and tools for buyers and sellers. The engineer will define and execute the video strategy, improve video quality, and introduce tools to maximize engagement and sales.

Role Involves:

• Implementing robust measurement and observability.
• Building video recording pipeline for T&S and user experience
• Developing initial seller tools for enhanced livestream interaction.
• Advancing video features for flawless user experiences.
• Informing long term video strategy including framework success criteria and creation
• Leading the innovation in seller tools, enabling peak streaming performance.
• Evaluating and onboarding new video providers.

Requirements:

• 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.
• AWS/DevOps experience

What Whatnot Offers:

• Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays
• Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
• Work From Home Support
• Home office setup allowance
• Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
• 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)
• Monthly allowance to dogfood the app
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work