WhatNot

2025 Software Engineer Intern (Fall)

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
E-commerce, MarketplaceIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Internship (12-16 weeks)
  • Internship Term: Fall 2025
  • Company: Whatnot

Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe, redefining e-commerce by blending community, shopping, and entertainment. We are seeking intellectually curious, highly motivated individuals to join us for a remote internship. Our interns work in cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams, directly impacting the platform's direction. Your code and ideas will contribute to solving complex technical challenges and defining future engineering initiatives. While relocation is not required, interns have access to our offices in SF, LA, and NYC.

Sample Projects:

  • Building new features for live-stream users.
  • Implementing growth tactics to scale buyer and seller flows.
  • Building scalable systems for a high-trust marketplace experience.

By the end of the internship, you will have contributed to a fast-growing marketplace and gained core industry skills in project ideation, management, and collaboration.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related major.
  • Expected graduation date: December 2025 or Summer 2026.
  • Some industry software engineering experience.
  • Problem solver and out-of-the-box thinker.
  • Willingness to take risks and build products/systems for 1M+ users.
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
  • Low ego, growth mindset, and high-impact drive.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to solving complex technical challenges.
  • Impact the direction of the Whatnot platform through code and ideas.
  • Define future engineering initiatives.

Benefits

  • $150/month dogfooding budget (for using the product).
  • $150/month wifi/phone reimbursement.

Company Information

Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe, enabling anyone to turn their passion into a business and bring people together through commerce. With hubs in the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, and Germany, Whatnot is building the future of online marketplaces.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on 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 diverse teams improve our work and company culture.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork
Feature development
Scalability
Growth strategies
Live-stream platform experience

WhatNot

Online marketplace for authentic collectibles

About WhatNot

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 caters to collectors and enthusiasts who seek a reliable space to buy and sell rare and exclusive items from popular 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 trusted environment for the growing community of collectible enthusiasts, facilitating safe and easy transactions for unique items.

Marina del Rey, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$728.7MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
501-1,000Employees

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

Risks

Increased competition from TikTok Shop may impact Whatnot's market share.
The collectibles market's volatility could affect Whatnot's sales and inventory.
Expansion into new categories may dilute Whatnot's specialized brand identity.

Differentiation

Whatnot offers a unique marketplace for 100% authenticated collectible items.
The platform integrates live shopping with entertainment, enhancing user engagement.
Whatnot's partnerships with major franchises like Marvel boost its market appeal.

Upsides

Whatnot's $265M funding round supports expansion and new product categories.
The platform's collaboration with PSA enhances trust through integrated authentication services.
Rising interest in live shopping among younger demographics drives Whatnot's growth.

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