Software Engineer, Machine Learning

Whatnot is a livestream shopping platform and marketplace backed by major investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, and CapitalG. As the fastest growing marketplace in the US, they're revolutionizing e-commerce by combining community, shopping, and entertainment.

The role is for a Software Engineer specializing in Machine Learning, where you'll be a foundational member of the Machine Learning and Data Platform team. You'll work on solving critical business problems through data-driven solutions, partnering across various teams to implement and productionize machine learning systems.

The position offers an exciting opportunity in the retail disruption space, with livestream shopping being a $300B GMV market in China and expanding globally. Whatnot is bringing this innovation to the U.S.'s $5T retail market through a community-first approach.

Key responsibilities include training models for product solutions, building scalable ML infrastructure, developing monitoring systems, and advancing technical approaches to machine learning. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Python, cloud computing platforms, and practical application of machine learning in real-world scenarios.

The company offers comprehensive benefits including competitive salary ($153,000 - $235,000), stock options, unlimited vacation, extensive health coverage, work-from-home support, and various care benefits. Whatnot maintains a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented culture.