Description:

Join Whatnot, the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe, as a Staff+ Backend Engineer.
Help build systems for a world-class Customer Experience platform, addressing complex needs while ensuring customer trust and scalable support.

Requirements:

9+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on backend systems and technical leadership.
Experience in customer experience domains, building operationally complex customer-facing systems.
Proficiency in designing and operating reliable, high-scale backend services (Python, Elixir, Postgres preferred).
Ability to set technical direction and evolve legacy systems while maintaining product delivery.
Strong ownership of initiatives from discovery to iteration, with a focus on quality and reliability.
Staff-level leadership skills, fostering collaboration and inclusivity within teams.

Generous holiday and time off policy.
Comprehensive health insurance options (medical, dental, vision).
Work from home support including office setup allowance and monthly allowances for cell phone and internet.
Care benefits including wellness allowance, childcare support, and family planning benefits.
Retirement plans with employer match and pension plans internationally.
Monthly allowance to use the app as both a buyer and seller.
16 weeks of paid parental leave with a gradual return to work.

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