Building the future
of commerce, together.
Our Mission
Enable anyone to turn their passion into a business and bring people together through commerce.
$8B
livestream sales
Whatnot surpassed $8B in livestream sales in 2025.
500k+
hours of live shows hosted per week
More than 500,000 hours of live content is hosted every week on Whatnot.
95
minutes spent per day
Users spend 95 minutes a day on the app globally, more than most people spend on social media.
What drives our mission?
Our community.
Our founders started Whatnot to give people a place to buy, sell, and connect over the things they love, from sports cards and sneakers to fashion, coins, comics, and a lot more.
Dive in.
Do your best work.
Build something new.
Defining the future of commerce doesn’t come easy.
We're a high-performance company that moves at a pace most people aren't used to. The expectations are high, but so is the upside. The right people thrive here.
Working & Whatnot
These 11 principles guide how we work, how we hire, and how we make decisions. They're not aspirational. They're how things actually run here.
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Everyone at Whatnot buys, sells, and goes live. Not as a perk, but because you can't build for people you don't understand. Decisions start with what our community is telling us, not what we assume they want.
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The pace here is genuinely fast. You'll ship in days what your last company shipped in months. Done is better than perfect, but done doesn't mean sloppy. We deliver good work, quickly.
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There are thousands of good ideas we could work on. We only work on the ones that matter most. If what you're doing isn't clearly high-impact, you stop and find what is. We don't optimize button colors. We solve the biggest problems for our users and our business.
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When you own something, you own the whole outcome, not just your piece of it. You don't stop at your scope and wait for someone else to close the gap. At the same time, ownership isn't territory. Other people will work in your area if it drives more impact.
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We set goals we're not sure we can hit. If we're achieving everything, we're not thinking big enough. The sweet spot is hitting about half. That might sound uncomfortable if you're used to environments where goals are set to be met.
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We share board decks, financial metrics, and honest feedback openly. Everyone has access to the information they need to make good decisions. We don't hide bad news, and we expect you to share yours.
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We make bets because of the opportunity, not in spite of the risk. Most risks never materialize, and planning for all of them upfront slows everything down. We'd rather start small, move fast, and solve problems as they come up.
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Your decisions should be guided by what's best for the team, not your career. If someone else is better equipped to lead something, let them. Give credit generously. Disagree openly, then commit fully once a decision is made. There's no room for politics or empire-building here.
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You will hit problems nobody at Whatnot has solved before. That's the job. We don't expect you to solve everything alone, but we do expect you to own finding the answer, whether that means digging in yourself or pulling in the right people.
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We move fast, but not blindly. Before you build, you understand why you're building it. If the rationale doesn't hold up, you push back or change course. 'Because so-and-so said so' is never a good enough reason. If you don't understand the why, it's your job to ask until you do.
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The work is hard, the people are great (and funny). We take the work seriously without taking ourselves seriously. Being kind doesn't mean avoiding tough feedback. It means delivering it with empathy.
“The principle that contributes most to our culture is team over ego. It’s how we’re able to scale while staying true to our mission.”
– Courtney Cook, VP, Commerce
Work Flexibility at Whatnot
Whatnot gives you the flexibility to work from home, while offering a nearby Whatnot hub where you can build connections with coworkers, tackle complex challenges together, and be a part of Whatnot culture.
We are focusing on hiring near the following hubs. However, there are some exceptions depending on the type of role you’re applying for. Check the jobs page for more details.
United States
Los Angeles, CA
New York, NY
Phoenix, AZ
San Francisco, CA
Seattle, WA
Europe
Berlin, Germany
Dublin, Ireland
Kraków, Poland
London, United Kingdom
Los Angeles, CA
New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Employee Benefits
You do great work. So you deserve great benefits. Here are some of the benefits you can expect at Whatnot.
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Flexible PTO
Take time off as you see fit. We also take company-wide Winter and Summer breaks so we can recharge.Premium Health Insurance
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance coverage all come standard at Whatnot.WFH Support
Monthly reimbursement for internet and phone costs, along with a one-time home office set-up allowance.Lifestyle and Wellness Allowances
Monthly allowance for wellness expenses. To take care of our community, we have to take care of ourselves.Family Care
16 weeks of paid parental leave, including a one-month gradual return to work period, annual childcare allowance, and a lifetime allowance for family planning including adoption or fertility expenses.401k
For Traditional and Roth retirement accounts, Whatnot matches 100% of contributions up to 4% of an employee’s base salary.Dogfooding Allowance
The best way to understand our community is to use Whatnot yourself. So everyone gets a monthly allowance to shop on Whatnot. -
Generous Compensation
Generous compensation including a competitive base salary and equity.Flexible PTO
The freedom to take time off as you see fit. We also take company-wide Winter and Summer breaks so we can recharge.Premium Health Insurance
Supplemental health and life insurance coverage comes standard at Whatnot.WFH Support
Monthly reimbursement for internet and phone costs, along with a one-time home office set-up allowance.Lifestyle and Wellness Allowances
Monthly allowance for wellness expenses. We know that to take care of our customers, we have to take care of ourselves.Family Care
16 weeks of paid parental leave, and an additional one month gradual return-to-work period.* Plus an additional childcare allowance, and lifetime allowance for family planning, including adoption and fertility expenses.*The leave allowances provided by Whatnot may be dictated / informed by your country’s legal requirements,
Pension
Whatnot offers a pension plan and matches employee contributions of up to 4% of the employee’s base salary.Dogfooding Allowance
The best way to understand our community is to use Whatnot yourself. So everyone gets a monthly allowance to shop on Whatnot. -
Generous Compensation
Generous compensation including a competitive base salary and equity.Flexible PTO
Freedom to take time off as you see fit. And, we take company-wide Winter and Summer breaks so we can recharge.Premium Health Insurance
Supplemental health and life insurance coverage comes standard at Whatnot.WFH Support
Monthly reimbursement for internet and phone costs, along with a one-time home office set-up allowance.Lifestyle and Wellness Allowances
Monthly allowance for wellness expenses. We know that to take care of our customers, we have to take care of ourselves.Family Care
16 weeks of paid parental leave, and an additional one month gradual return-to-work period.* Plus an additional childcare allowance, and lifetime allowance for family planning, including adoption and fertility expenses.
*The leave allowances provided by Whatnot may be dictated / informed by your country’s legal requirements,Pension
Whatnot offers a pension plan and matches employee contributions of up to 4% of the employee’s base salary.Dogfooding Allowance
The best way to understand our community is to use Whatnot yourself. So everyone gets a monthly allowance to shop on Whatnot. -
Generous Compensation
Generous compensation including a competitive base salary and equity.Flexible PTO
Freedom to take time off as you see fit. And, we take company-wide Winter and Summer breaks so we can recharge.Premium Health Insurance
Supplemental health and life insurance coverage comes standard at Whatnot.WFH Support
Monthly reimbursement for internet and phone costs, along with a one-time home office set-up allowance.Lifestyle and Wellness Allowances
Monthly allowance for wellness expenses. We know that to take care of our customers, we have to take care of ourselves.Family Care
16 weeks of paid parental leave, and an additional one month gradual return-to-work period.* Plus an additional childcare allowance, and lifetime allowance for family planning, including adoption and fertility expenses.
*The leave allowances provided by Whatnot may be dictated / informed by your country’s legal requirements,Dogfooding Allowance
The best way to understand our community is to use Whatnot yourself. So everyone gets a monthly allowance to shop on Whatnot. -
Generous Compensation
Generous compensation including a competitive base salary and equity.Flexible PTO
Freedom to take time off as you see fit. And, we take company-wide Winter and Summer breaks so we can recharge.Premium Health Insurance
Supplemental health and life insurance coverage comes standard at Whatnot.WFH Support
Monthly reimbursement for internet and phone costs, along with a one-time home office set-up allowance.Lifestyle and Wellness Allowances
Monthly allowance for wellness expenses. We know that to take care of our customers, we have to take care of ourselves.Family Care
16 weeks of paid parental leave, and an additional one month gradual return-to-work period.* Plus an additional childcare allowance, and lifetime allowance for family planning, including adoption and fertility expenses.
*The leave allowances provided by Whatnot may be dictated / informed by your country’s legal requirements,Pension
Whatnot offers a pension plan and matches employee contributions of up to 4% of the employee’s base salary. This contribution is separate from Whatnot’s mandatory company contributions to CPP pension.Dogfooding Allowance
The best way to understand our community is to use Whatnot yourself. So everyone gets a monthly allowance to shop on Whatnot.
Our Interview Process
This process can change depending on the role you are being considered for, but generally here’s what to expect if you apply.
Note: Whatnot recruiters only contact candidates from @whatnot.com emails or their LinkedIn accounts associated with Whatnot.
Resume Review
We review your resume and reach out if it looks like a strong fit. We move fast here, so you'll hear back quickly.
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Initial Screen
You'll speak with someone on our team over phone or video. We'll learn about your background and share what the role is really like, including what's hard.
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Second Round
You'll meet with the hiring manager for the role. This is a deeper conversation about the work, the team, and how you'd contribute.
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Skills Interview
You'll meet with additional team members. Depending on the role, this could include a technical, coding, or case-based section.
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Final Round
This is the final interview stage, including a Cultural Principles interview where we assess for ownership, speed, and how you handle ambiguity.
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Offer letter
Congrats, you've made it. We'll check your references and put together a formal offer.
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Emerging talent & Whatnot
Early-career work here looks different. You'll own real projects, ship quickly, and learn from people who will push your thinking. There's no detailed playbook and not every problem will be defined for you. For people who'd rather figure it out than wait to feel ready, this is where careers move fastest.
