
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 Software Engineer for their Fraud Experience team to build intelligent, real-time systems that safeguard the marketplace from malicious activity. You'll work with machine learning and backend technologies in San Francisco. This position requires experience in fraud detection systems.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in software engineering with a focus on building scalable systems — your experience includes designing and implementing backend services that handle complex data flows and user interactions. You are familiar with machine learning concepts and have a passion for applying them to real-world problems, particularly in fraud detection and prevention.
You possess excellent problem-solving skills and can think critically about user behavior and system vulnerabilities — your analytical mindset allows you to model behavioral patterns and detect anomalies effectively. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions.
What you'll do
As a Software Engineer on the Fraud Experience team, you will lead the architecture of fraud detection and prevention systems — your role involves designing, developing, and deploying end-to-end solutions that leverage machine learning to identify and mitigate fraudulent activities. You will build intelligent user graphs to model behavioral patterns and detect collusion networks, ensuring the integrity of Whatnot's marketplace.
You will collaborate closely with data scientists and other engineers to refine algorithms and improve detection accuracy — your contributions will directly impact the user experience by enhancing security measures and fostering trust within the community. You will also be responsible for monitoring system performance and iterating on solutions based on real-time data.
What we offer
Whatnot provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged — you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the e-commerce space. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in redefining the future of commerce and making a difference in the lives of our users.
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