Whatnot reviews

4.1

79% would recommend to a friend

(200 total reviews)

Grant LaFontaine

88% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

Whatnot has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 200 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Whatnot employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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200 reviews
4.0
Sep 22, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

1. Fast-Paced Environment: If you thrive in a dynamic setting and enjoy being on your toes, this company is for you. The pace ensures you're always engaged, challenged, and learning. 2. Interesting Engineering Problems: For those who are passionate about diving deep into complex problems and coming up with innovative solutions, this place offers a plethora of opportunities. You won't find yourself bogged down with mundane tasks; instead, you'll be tackling challenging engineering hurdles that will enrich your experience and sharpen your skills. 3. Smart Engineering Team: Surrounding yourself with intelligent and passionate individuals is beneficial in numerous ways. Not only will you learn from the best, but the collaboration, discussions, and brainstorming sessions are truly stimulating and rewarding.

Cons

As the company scales up, it is evident that there's a surge in processes. While some processes can be beneficial for structuring the workflow, the increasing bureaucracy might slow down decision-making and dampen the spirit of innovation.

5.0
Sep 22, 2023

Best Company to work for

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Growth -World-class team -Leadership -Community Everyday I wake up knowing that the team that surrounds me cares about the company. Whatnot seizes every opportunity to help its employees and make sure that the work environment allows us to provide world class work.

Cons

Work process changes quite a bit.

5.0
Sep 21, 2023

Best place I’ve worked in my career

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- the people - the founders and ceo - the mission - the product - your ability to make impact in any role at any level - you will learn a ton here

Cons

Like all fast growing start ups there are normal growing pains and learnings along the way

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