Software Engineer Intern (Summer 2026) at whatnot

This internship is designed for high-achieving Computer Science students currently pursuing a degree with a graduation date between December 2026 and Summer 2027. The ideal candidate isn't just a student but someone with prior industry experience (such as a previous internship) who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You should be prepared to work on production-level code that impacts over a million users across live-streaming and e-commerce domains. The compensation is exceptionally competitive for an internship at **$65/hr**. The role offers a hybrid work structure in major tech hubs (SF, NYC, Seattle, LA), providing a blend of in-person collaboration and remote flexibility. Beyond the technical experience, unique perks include a **$150 monthly "dogfooding" budget** to spend on the platform and a monthly stipend for tech expenses. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Are a junior or senior in a CS program with at least one prior software engineering internship. * Live within commuting distance of San Francisco, New York, Seattle, or Los Angeles. * Want to build features for high-traffic live-streaming or marketplace scaling. * Hunger for "high-impact" work where your code goes live to a global audience.