Whatnot Verified
E-commerce, Live Streaming, Social Commerce, Marketplace
Senior Frontend Engineer - China
BeijingHybridFull TimeSeniorPosted 1 month agoHidden Gem · YC Startup
Required skills
- JavaScript
- HTML
- CSS
- React
- Next.js
- Gamification
- Promotions
- Task achievement systems
- virtual point system
- Backend Integration
Nice to have
- Computer Science degree
Role summary
Whatnot is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer for its Games & Buyer Ecosystem Team in China. This role involves designing and developing gamified mechanisms, interactive challenges, and reward systems to drive key business metrics like purchases and engagement for US & Europe markets. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of frontend web development experience, proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and frameworks like React and Next.js. A strong understanding of backend technologies, excellent product instincts, and the ability to deliver user-facing features quickly are essential. The role requires living within commuting distance of Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, or Hangzhou.
## **🚀 Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot!**
Whatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. Whether it's trading cards, fashion, electronics, or live plants, our sellers are building real businesses across hundreds of categories. We're building live commerce at a scale that's never been done in the West, and there's no playbook to copy. The people here are shaping how an entirely new industry develops.
As a remote co-located team, we're inspired by our [values](https://www.whatnot.com/careers#principles) and anchored in hubs across the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, and Australia. We move fast, stay close to our users, and focus on the work that drives the most impact.
We're one of the [fastest growing marketplaces](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/business/dealbook/whatnot-livestream-shopping-fundraise.html) and were recently named the [#1 Best Startup Employer in America](https://www.forbes.com/lists/americas-best-startup-employers/) by Forbes. Check out the latest Whatnot updates on our [news](https://blog.teamwhatnot.com/) and [engineering blogs](https://medium.com/whatnot-engineering) and join us as we enable anyone to turn their passion into a business and bring people together through commerce.
## **💻 Role**
We are recruiting for our **Games & Buyer Ecosystem Team** in China that can bring best practices and leverage their expertise here at Whatnot. We develop features for our US & Europe markets.
In this role, you will:
- Design and develop end-to-end gamified mechanisms for our buyers to drive key business metrics such as purchases and engagement.
- Build interactive challenges and reward systems across the buyer ecosystem (ex. Promotions, Task achievement systems, virtual point system) that guide users and encourage ongoing engagement.
- Develop innovative systems and features for our
- Continuously analyze performance metrics and user feedback to refine product strategies, ensuring we deliver enjoyable experiences.
**We offer flexibility to work from home or from one of our global office hubs, and we value in-person time for planning, problem-solving, and connection. Team members in this role must live within commuting distance of our Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen or Hangzhou hub.**
## **👋 You**
People who do well at Whatnot tend to be comfortable figuring things out as they go, biased toward action, and genuinely curious about what they're building. They care more about outcomes than credit and stay close to the product and the people using it.
As our next Senior Frontend Engineer, you should have 5+ years of frontend web development experience, plus:
- A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Proficient in front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
- Experienced with front-end frameworks and libraries such as React, Next.js
- Proven track record of delivering user-facing features. You are known for shipping products and features lightning-fast.
- Excellent product instincts. You first think about users rather than the best technical solution.
- Understanding of backend technologies, creating seamless connections between the frontend and backend.
- Good written and verbal English communication skills without relying on translation apps
- Bonus:
**Please note: Whatnot will only contact you through official @whatnot.com email addresses. If you see an email impersonating a Whatnot recruiter, please disregard and report it as spam.**
## **💛 EOE**
Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.
Whatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. Whether it's trading cards, fashion, electronics, or live plants, our sellers are building real businesses across hundreds of categories. We're building live commerce at a scale that's never been done in the West, and there's no playbook to copy. The people here are shaping how an entirely new industry develops.
As a remote co-located team, we're inspired by our [values](https://www.whatnot.com/careers#principles) and anchored in hubs across the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, and Australia. We move fast, stay close to our users, and focus on the work that drives the most impact.
We're one of the [fastest growing marketplaces](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/business/dealbook/whatnot-livestream-shopping-fundraise.html) and were recently named the [#1 Best Startup Employer in America](https://www.forbes.com/lists/americas-best-startup-employers/) by Forbes. Check out the latest Whatnot updates on our [news](https://blog.teamwhatnot.com/) and [engineering blogs](https://medium.com/whatnot-engineering) and join us as we enable anyone to turn their passion into a business and bring people together through commerce.
## **💻 Role**
We are recruiting for our **Games & Buyer Ecosystem Team** in China that can bring best practices and leverage their expertise here at Whatnot. We develop features for our US & Europe markets.
In this role, you will:
- Design and develop end-to-end gamified mechanisms for our buyers to drive key business metrics such as purchases and engagement.
- Build interactive challenges and reward systems across the buyer ecosystem (ex. Promotions, Task achievement systems, virtual point system) that guide users and encourage ongoing engagement.
- Develop innovative systems and features for our
- Continuously analyze performance metrics and user feedback to refine product strategies, ensuring we deliver enjoyable experiences.
**We offer flexibility to work from home or from one of our global office hubs, and we value in-person time for planning, problem-solving, and connection. Team members in this role must live within commuting distance of our Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen or Hangzhou hub.**
## **👋 You**
People who do well at Whatnot tend to be comfortable figuring things out as they go, biased toward action, and genuinely curious about what they're building. They care more about outcomes than credit and stay close to the product and the people using it.
As our next Senior Frontend Engineer, you should have 5+ years of frontend web development experience, plus:
- A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Proficient in front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
- Experienced with front-end frameworks and libraries such as React, Next.js
- Proven track record of delivering user-facing features. You are known for shipping products and features lightning-fast.
- Excellent product instincts. You first think about users rather than the best technical solution.
- Understanding of backend technologies, creating seamless connections between the frontend and backend.
- Good written and verbal English communication skills without relying on translation apps
- Bonus:
**Please note: Whatnot will only contact you through official @whatnot.com email addresses. If you see an email impersonating a Whatnot recruiter, please disregard and report it as spam.**
## **💛 EOE**
Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.
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