Strong Company, Great Opportunity, Great people - Software Engineer Whatnot Employee Review

5.0
Jan 11, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Passionate company and team, working with power users of app so feedback loop is strong, users tell us what they want to build on buyers/sellers (compared to big tech where feedback loop is harder) - great remote working policy with tech hubs in NY, SF, LA - optional to come in, offices are additional asset to utilize, on top of regular offsites and in-person working sessions

Cons

Not company for everyone, for folks looking to put in their hours but for faster career growth and (hopeful) bigger payout

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5.0
Jul 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Strong culture, leadership really encourages feedback and listens/acts. I feel very supported by my manager and loyal to the company and the mission

Cons

Whatnot is all-consuming sometimes, but none of the work feels like a waste of time like at other companies

2.0
Jul 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good healthcare and good benefits.

Cons

Increasingly corporate culture Benefits slowly being rolled back every year Must use PTO for any holidays you want off as Ops agent/specialist Utter lack of leadership. Revolving door of managers because they refuse to promote internally for years Repetitive, dull work Toxic work culture. Very petty people in management who don’t accept anything but yes men Virtually no training established and hardly any SOPs written. What little there are of both are very poorly executed (aka people brand new to the work doing the training) No upward mobility whatsoever Arbitrary pay scales and performance reviews not necessarily aligned with performance or tenure. Disclaimer: experience entirely dependent on what team you’re on. Avoid T&R like the plague.

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