About the job
Embrace the Future of Commerce with Whatnot!
Whatnot, the leading live shopping platform in North America and Europe, is revolutionizing e-commerce by merging community, shopping, and entertainment. We are dedicated to creating a vibrant marketplace for individuals to buy, sell, and discover their favorite items. As a part of a dynamic remote team, we draw inspiration from innovation and are grounded in our core values. With hubs across the US, UK, Germany, Ireland, and Poland, we are collectively shaping the future of online marketplaces.
Our live auctions cater to diverse interests, featuring categories from fashion and beauty to collectibles like trading cards and comic books. We are just getting started! As one of the fastest growing marketplaces, we seek bold and innovative problem solvers across all functional areas. Stay updated with the latest Whatnot news on our blog and engineering insights as we empower individuals to transform their passions into businesses and foster community through commerce.
Role Overview
Whatnot is seeking a seasoned Product Manager, Payments to spearhead the strategy and implementation of our core payments platform and related experiences that form the backbone of the Whatnot marketplace. You will oversee the systems that facilitate buyer payments, seller payouts, and the overall financial flow within our ecosystem—managing billions in annual GMV across over 50 categories and ensuring timely payouts to tens of thousands of sellers worldwide.
In this pivotal role, you will engage with the entire payments stack, encompassing payment initiation, processing, payouts, refunds, financial data infrastructure, and incentive mechanisms. Collaborating closely with Engineering, Design, Finance, Trust & Safety, Legal, Customer Experience, Operations, and other product teams, you will implement capabilities that drive growth while ensuring robust financial oversight and risk management.
This position reports to a VP of Product. Candidates must be located within commuting distance of our hubs in New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; or Los Angeles, CA.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Define and own the product vision and roadmap for Payments, balancing immediate gains with strategic long-term platform investments to support rapid growth.

