Software Engineer, Growth
Character.AI150,000 - 300,000 USD/year
- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years)
$60,000 – $90,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software Development, E-commerceIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, and have at least 3 years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on building scalable systems. Experience with backend services and frontend experiences is essential, along with the ability to make architectural decisions that ensure systems are reliable, scalable, and extensible.
Responsibilities
As a Software Engineer, Buyer Growth, you will lead and scale critical growth initiatives such as onboarding flows, referral systems, guest browsing, and notification systems. You will design and own end-to-end systems, from backend services to frontend experiences, impacting millions of users, and collaborate with product, marketing, and data science teams to identify growth opportunities and rapidly iterate on experiments. Furthermore, you will instrument, monitor, and improve funnels to drive measurable lifts in new user conversion and retention, and mentor other engineers while contributing to engineering excellence.
Skills
Backend Services
Frontend Experiences
System Design
Scalable Systems
Architectural Decisions
Reliability
Extensibility
Instrumentation
Monitoring
Funnels
New User Conversion
Retention
Mentoring
Engineering Excellence
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.
Key Metrics
Marina del Rey, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$728.7MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
501-1,000Employees