People's Republic of China Remote (Country)

Whatnot is hiring a Senior Frontend Engineer - China

About the Role

Shape the future of interactive shopping

Join a team building the next generation of buyer experiences on one of the fastest-growing livestream commerce platforms in North America and Europe. As a Senior Frontend Engineer based in China, you’ll play a central role in designing and implementing gamified features that influence how users interact, engage, and purchase in real time.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the development of end-to-end interactive systems that encourage repeat engagement, such as challenges, rewards, and virtual point economies.
  • Collaborate across product and engineering to launch features that directly impact user behavior and business outcomes.
  • Use data and user feedback to iterate on designs, improving usability and enjoyment without sacrificing performance.
  • Ensure seamless integration between frontend interfaces and backend services, delivering smooth and responsive experiences.

What We’re Looking For

  • At least five years of experience building frontend web applications with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Strong proficiency with React and Next.js, and a track record of shipping user-facing features efficiently.
  • A user-first mindset—your technical decisions are guided by how real people experience the product.
  • Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English without reliance on translation tools.
  • Familiarity with backend systems to support robust frontend architecture.

Preferred Background

  • Experience in e-commerce, especially platforms involving real-time interaction or gamification.
  • Fullstack or mobile development experience.

How We Work

Our culture values action, curiosity, and impact. We expect engineers to take initiative, learn quickly, and stay close to the users they serve. Speed matters, but not at the cost of understanding. You’ll thrive here if you’re comfortable navigating ambiguity and focused on delivering results that matter.

Work Environment

This role is remote with co-location support in China. We operate as a distributed team with hubs across the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, and Australia, enabling flexible collaboration across time zones. You’ll be part of a global engineering effort with strong local presence.

Our Commitment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our product and team. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.

Required Skills
JavaScriptHTMLCSSReactNext.jsFrontend DevelopmentUser-Facing FeaturesWeb DevelopmentResponsive DesignPerformance Optimization JavaScriptHTMLCSSReactNext.jsfrontend developmentuser-facing featuresweb developmentshipping productsfast-paced delivery
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Whatnot
Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe where users can buy, sell, and discover items across hundreds of categories such as trading cards, fashion, electronics, and live plants. The company enables sellers to build real businesses and is pioneering live commerce at scale in the West.
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Job Details
Department Engineering - Buyer Engineering
Category frontend
Posted 12 days ago