Front-End Engineer – Remote / Hybrid

Job Description

Company Overview

Whatnot is a rapidly growing live shopping marketplace that connects buyers and sellers through interactive livestream experiences. The platform has transformed online shopping by combining entertainment, community engagement, and real-time commerce into one seamless digital experience. From collectibles and fashion to electronics and lifestyle products, Whatnot continues to expand globally while building a highly engaging customer-first ecosystem.

The company values innovation, creativity, collaboration, and user-centric design. With a strong remote-friendly culture and a focus on building scalable technology, Whatnot provides engineers with opportunities to work on impactful products used by millions of customers worldwide.

Job Details

• Job Title: Front-End Engineer – Customer Experience
• Company: Whatnot
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Work Location: Remote / Hybrid
• Department: Engineering
• Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior-Level
• Industry: Technology / E-Commerce / Live Commerce

Job Description

Whatnot is seeking a skilled and passionate Front-End Engineer to join its Customer Experience team. In this role, you will help create highly responsive, scalable, and visually engaging web experiences that improve how customers interact with the platform.

As a member of the engineering team, you will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to build modern user interfaces that deliver exceptional usability and performance. You will work on features that directly impact customer satisfaction, engagement, and retention across web and mobile platforms.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in modern JavaScript frameworks, component-based architecture, responsive design principles, and performance optimization. This role requires someone who enjoys solving complex frontend challenges while maintaining clean, maintainable, and scalable code.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain modern frontend applications using React and JavaScript/TypeScript
• Build reusable UI components and scalable frontend architectures
• Collaborate with product designers to create intuitive and visually appealing user experiences
• Optimize application performance, responsiveness, and accessibility
• Work closely with backend engineers to integrate APIs and real-time features
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
• Troubleshoot frontend issues and improve platform stability
• Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility
• Contribute to product discussions and technical planning sessions
• Stay updated with the latest frontend technologies and development trends

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional frontend development experience
• Strong proficiency in React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
• Experience building responsive and scalable web applications
• Understanding of frontend performance optimization techniques
• Familiarity with REST APIs and modern frontend tooling
• Knowledge of Git and collaborative development workflows
• Experience working in agile development environments
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Experience with testing frameworks and frontend best practices is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on customer-facing or e-commerce platforms
• Familiarity with Next.js or server-side rendering frameworks
• Understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design
• Experience with design systems and component libraries
• Exposure to analytics, experimentation, or A/B testing platforms
• Interest in live commerce, online marketplaces, or community-driven products

Benefits

• Flexible remote or hybrid work opportunities
• Collaborative and fast-paced engineering culture
• Opportunity to work on high-impact products used globally
• Professional development and learning support
• Inclusive and innovation-driven work environment
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing company
• Modern tools and technologies for frontend development
• Exposure to large-scale consumer product engineering challenges

Why Join Whatnot

Joining Whatnot means becoming part of a company that is redefining the future of online shopping and live commerce. Engineers at Whatnot are encouraged to experiment, innovate, and contribute ideas that shape product direction and customer experience.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and solve real-world frontend engineering challenges at scale. If you are passionate about building exceptional digital experiences and want to work in a fast-growing technology company, this opportunity could be an excellent next step in your career.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply directly through the official careers page of Whatnot. Applicants are encouraged to submit an updated resume along with a portfolio or GitHub profile showcasing relevant frontend projects and technical experience.

Shortlisted candidates may go through multiple interview rounds, including technical discussions, coding assessments, and collaborative problem-solving sessions with the engineering team.