Engineering Manager, Buyer

Whatnot

San Francisco, CA, United States
Not specified; benefits include 401k match up to 4...
Fully remote
8+ years product or platform engineering
3+ years managing teams of 6-12 engineers
End-to-end ownership of business outcomes
The role involves owning the scaling of Seller Provided Support (SPS) to reduce refunds and build trust between sellers and buyers

Job Summary

  • The role involves owning the scaling of Seller Provided Support (SPS) to reduce refunds and build trust between sellers and buyers.
  • Candidates must have a proven track record of building high-impact end-to-end product experiences and leading full-stack engineering teams.
  • Whatnot offers flexible time off, comprehensive health insurance, and a unique dogfooding budget where all employees use the app as both buyer and seller.

Matching Summary

The role involves owning the scaling of Seller Provided Support (SPS) to reduce refunds and build trust between sellers and buyers.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits include 401k match up to 4%; Flexible time off policy

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years product or platform engineering
  • 3+ years managing teams of 6-12 engineers
  • End-to-end ownership of business outcomes
  • Experience scaling backend systems
  • Ability to translate strategy into technical systems

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with messaging systems
  • Familiarity with Python, Elixir, or Postgres
  • Background in support platforms
  • Bias toward action and curiosity
  • Comfortable figuring things out as they go

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years in product or platform engineering
  • 3+ years managing engineering teams
  • Must live within commuting distance of NYC, SF, LA, or Seattle hub

Work Rights

Not specified

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