WhatNot

Software Engineer, Machine Learning

San Francisco, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
E-commerce, Marketplace, Livestream Shopping, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience, and have 5+ years of industry experience with a track record of applying practical methods to solve real-world problems on consumer scale data. Extensive experience with Python for data science and machine learning software development, such as Flask, FastAPI, and Docker is required, along with proficiency in operational databases like PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, and Redis.

Responsibilities

The Software Engineer, Machine Learning will partner closely across the machine learning, platform, and product engineering teams to train models to solve product problems and productionize data science and machine learning artifacts. They will contribute scalable solutions across various serving stacks at the machine learning service and application layers, build and help set direction for ML infrastructure, such as feature construction patterns, data and model monitoring, online & offline scoring systems, and model usage patterns, and develop high quality communication devices such as dashboards, notebooks, documents, and presentations to convey insights across a broad audience.

Skills

Machine Learning
Data Science
Model Training
ML Infrastructure
Data Monitoring
Model Deployment
Dashboard Development
Data Engineering
Software Engineering

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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