Senior Frontend Engineer - China

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote, Co-located Team
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary: Not specified

Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe. We’re re-defining e-commerce by blending community, shopping, and entertainment. As a remote, co-located team, we’re inspired by innovation and anchored in our values. With hubs in the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, China, and Germany, we’re building the future of online marketplaces—together. From fashion, beauty, and electronics to rare collectibles like trading cards, comic books, and even live plants, our live auctions have something for everyone.

Role

We are recruiting for our Games & Buyer Ecosystem Team in China that can bring best practices and leverage their expertise here at Whatnot. We develop features for our US & Europe markets.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop end-to-end gamified mechanisms for buyers to drive key business metrics such as purchases and engagement.
• Build interactive challenges and reward systems across the buyer ecosystem (ex. Promotions, Task achievement systems, virtual point system) that guide users and encourage ongoing engagement.
• Develop innovative systems and features for our… (incomplete description)
• Continuously analyze performance metrics and user feedback to refine product strategies, ensuring we deliver enjoyable experiences.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of frontend web development experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficient in JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
  • Experienced with front-end frameworks and libraries such as React, Next.js.
  • Understanding of backend technologies, creating seamless connections between the frontend and backend.
• Soft Skills:
  • Low ego, a growth mindset, and leaning into action and high impact.
  • Excellent product instincts – prioritizing users over technical solutions.
  • Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Bonus: Experience building E-commerce products; Fullstack or mobile development experience.

Company Information

• Company: Whatnot
• Values: Innovation, Community, Commerce
• Locations: US, UK, Ireland, Poland, China, Germany
• EEO Statement: Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age.