Engineering Manager • Senior

Who you are

You have a proven track record of leading engineering teams and mentoring skilled engineers through complex technical challenges. With a strong background in backend services, you understand the intricacies of building scalable and reliable systems that can support a growing user base. Your leadership style emphasizes collaboration and personal growth, ensuring that your team members achieve their full potential.

You are adept at developing strategic roadmaps for platform engineering that align with business goals. Your experience in overseeing engineering projects allows you to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams, including product and operations, to ensure that all aspects of the platform are optimized for performance and reliability.

What you'll do

In this role, you will lead the Platform Engineering team at Whatnot, guiding them in the development of innovative solutions that redefine e-commerce. You will be responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of backend services that support millions of users, ensuring that the systems are both scalable and efficient. Your role will involve close collaboration with product and operations teams to align engineering efforts with business objectives.

You will mentor your team, providing guidance on technical challenges and fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement. As a senior leader, you will also play a key role in shaping the engineering culture at Whatnot, promoting best practices and encouraging innovation.

What we offer

At Whatnot, you will be part of a dynamic and rapidly growing company that is at the forefront of the live shopping revolution. We offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on the future of commerce. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of engineers and be involved in exciting projects that push the boundaries of e-commerce technology. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.