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Senior Frontend Engineer - China

Whatnot
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Hybrid (Beijing/Shanghai/Shenzhen/Hangzhou (China))Full-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Senior Frontend Engineer role on Whatnot’s Games & Buyer Ecosystem Team in China. Remote-friendly with Beijing/Shanghai/Shenzhen/Hangzhou hub proximity. Build gamified buyer experiences for US/Europe markets and collaborate across global hubs.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop end-to-end gamified mechanisms for buyers to drive key metrics such as purchases and engagement.
  • Build interactive challenges and reward systems across the buyer ecosystem (e.g., Promotions, Task achievement systems, virtual point system) that guide users and encourage ongoing engagement.
  • Develop innovative systems and features for our buyer ecosystem.
  • Continuously analyze performance metrics and user feedback to refine product strategies, ensuring we deliver enjoyable experiences.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of frontend web development experience
  • A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • Proficient in JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
  • Experienced with front-end frameworks and libraries such as React, Next.js
  • Proven track record of delivering user-facing features
  • Excellent product instincts with a user-first approach
  • Understanding of backend technologies and frontend-backend integration
  • Good written and verbal English communication skills without translation apps.

Skills

Required:Frontend web developmentJavaScriptHTMLCSSReactNext.js
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in the U.S.

Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in the U.S., connecting buyers and sellers in real-time across any category – from collectibles like trading cards to comics, fashion, sneakers, and more.

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