[Remote] Product Manager, Video at WhatNot

San Francisco, California, United States

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Requirements

  • 8+ years of product management experience with a track record of shipping complex, technical products at scale
  • 2+ years building video experiences (e.g., livestreaming, interactive broadcasts)
  • Deep understanding of the dynamics of live vs. asynchronous video: latency/Presence, concurrency, failure modes, moderation, and seller workflows
  • Data-driven decision maker who can define the right KPIs, instrument platforms, and run experiments to drive measurable outcomes
  • Excellent collaboration and communication across disciplines and levels
  • Must be within commuting distance of one of our office hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, or New York

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end product roadmap for the video platform, from ingestion and encoding to playback and seller tooling
  • Define and execute against SLAs for quality, reliability, and latency
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, client, and ML teams to optimize video delivery and viewer experience
  • Drive integrations with interactive features (e.g., chat, auctions, overlays) to deepen engagement
  • Partner with sellers and internal teams to understand pain points and translate them into scalable video solutions
  • Establish product metrics and experimentation frameworks to validate performance and user impact

Skills

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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