Android Engineer - San Francisco, United States - Whatnot

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    Whatnot

    Whatnot is a livestream shopping platform and marketplace backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, and CapitalG. We're building the future of ecommerce, bringing together community, shopping and entertainment.

    We are committed to our values , and as a remote-first team, we operate out of hubs within the US, Canada, UK, and Germany today.

    We're innovating in the fast-paced world of live auctions in categories including sports, fashion, video games, and streetwear.

    The platform couples rigorous seller vetting with a focus on community to create a welcoming space for buyers and sellers to share their passions with others.

    And, we're growing.

    Whatnot has been the fastest growing marketplace in the US over the past two years and we're hiring forward-thinking problem solvers across all functional areas.

    Role

    We're looking for capable Android engineers with a proven track record for building slick UIs that people love.

    Whatnot is growing very rapidly, so you must be able to cope with the pressure that comes with a high-growth environment and be open to wearing multiple hats.

    Build intuitive user interfaces from the ground up.
    Create modifiable, maintainable, and well-tested code.
    Investigate and solve issues with bugs and data inconsistencies.
    Improve the availability and performance of current systems.
    Integrating Live Video Streaming with the app.
    Work with the engineering team to define implementation strategy, define overall requirements, and redefine a product, if needed.

    About You

    3+ years of software engineering experience.
    Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
    2+ years of experience writing Android apps.
    Expert in Kotlin.
    You are known for ship lightning fast, making good trade-off decisions.
    Excellent communication/writing skills.
    Self-starter. You will be able to hit the ground running with little direction.
    Startup experience at a high-growth company preferred.

    Compensation

    For US-based applicants: $178,000 - $235,00 0 /year + benefits + stock options

    The salary range may be inclusive of several levels that would be applicable to the position. Final salary will be based on a number of factors including, level, relevant prior experience, skills and expertise.

    This range is only inclusive of base salary, not benefits (more details below) or equity in the form of stock options.

    Benefits

    Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including a spring and winter break)
    Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
    Work From Home Support
    $1,000 home office setup allowance
    $150 monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
    Care benefits
    $450 monthly allowance on food
    $500 monthly allowance for wellness
    $5,000 annual allowance towards Childcare
    $20,000 lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
    Retirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationally
    Parental Leave

    16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work *company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence.


    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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