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
5.0
Oct 9, 2023

Excellent Environment

Recommend
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Pros

People are smart, kind and helpful, a growing company, quick dev process, few meetings (probably because I'm junior level)

Cons

I can't really think of anything for now

4.0
Sep 22, 2023
Recommend
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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
Jul 12, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

+ Incredibly talented, and crucially, low ego colleagues. + Real focus on living the company values- and having fun and being nice whilst solving problems is front and centre! + Focus on DEI and a leadership team who are deeply invested in company culture + Innovative and data driven environment. + A lot of ownership and the business moves really fast! + Really great benefits

Cons

- Slightly longer interview process

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