
About Whatnot
Transforming eCommerce through live shopping experiences
Key Highlights
- Founded in 2019, headquartered in Venice, CA
- Raised $974.2 million in Series E funding
- Facilitated over $6 billion in sales as of 2025
- Remote co-located team with hubs in US, UK, and Europe
Whatnot is a live stream platform and marketplace headquartered in Venice, Los Angeles, CA, that enables users to turn their passions into businesses. Founded in 2019, Whatnot has raised $974.2 million in funding and operates across the US, UK, and Europe, facilitating over $6 billion in sales as of...
🎁 Benefits
Whatnot offers comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, including coverage for dependents. Employees enjoy competitive salaries...
🌟 Culture
Whatnot fosters a remote-friendly culture that emphasizes innovation and community engagement. The company is dedicated to transforming eCommerce thro...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Whatnot is hiring a Machine Learning Engineer to design, train, and deploy models for fraud detection. You'll work with Python, TensorFlow, and AWS to build scalable systems. This position requires experience in machine learning and data analysis.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in machine learning and data analysis, with experience in designing and deploying models to detect fraudulent behaviors. Your expertise in Python and frameworks like TensorFlow and Keras allows you to build robust solutions that enhance platform security while ensuring a seamless user experience.
You are skilled in developing scalable data pipelines and real-time inference systems, capable of handling high-volume, low-latency workloads. Your analytical mindset enables you to conduct deep behavioral and adversarial data analysis, uncovering trends and patterns that inform fraud prevention strategies.
What you'll do
In this role, you will lead the architecture of fraud detection and prevention systems, balancing security needs with user experience. You will design, train, and deploy both traditional machine learning and large language model-powered systems to effectively identify and mitigate fraudulent activities across various marketplace interactions.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build intelligent user graphs that model behavioral patterns and collusion networks. Your work will involve developing scalable data pipelines that support real-time processing and inference, ensuring that the systems you create are both efficient and effective.
What we offer
Whatnot provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team dedicated to redefining e-commerce. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in building the future of online marketplaces and making a significant impact in the world of commerce.
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