The interview process was really spelled out by the recruiter who was initially great, very hands-on texted feedback after every round. It’s obvious that the team is following a FAANG interview style. Mix of role related questions, and behavioral questions where they want you to answer as it relates to their core values. The case study project is offensively long. It’s positioned as something that will be valuable to you once you start the role, but no guarantee that the work will be worth it, as you don’t know if you’ll even get another interview after the case study is submitted(there are still two rounds after). I completed all five rounds of interviews if you include the case study, but was not offered the role. No feedback after, just a generic email saying thanks for my time. My advice to future candidates, this work is not worth it unless you are 100% certain you want this role and only this role.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What product enhancements would you suggest after using the app?
Great interview process with quick responsiveness from the team and consistent follow ups from recruiter to ensure that interviews were scheduled quickly and at a time that worked with my schedule
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What is one thing your past employer would say about you.
I applied online. I interviewed at Whatnot (New York, NY) in May 2026
Interview
The interview process for the AE role was one of the most well-designed I've been through. My recruiter was awesome, engaged, and informative during the whole process. There were six stages total: recruiter screen, Sales manager intro, a case study, a combined case study review and mock roleplay, a behavioral round, and a final culture conversation. It sounds like a lot but every stage had a clear purpose and built on the last one.
Everyone I spoke with was kind, sharp, and genuinely bought in on what Whatnot is building. Come passionate, come with a real point of view, and take each stage of the process seriously.
I applied online. I interviewed at Whatnot (New York, NY) in Mar 2026
Interview
One interview with an HR professional. Pleasant experience, standard questions. Second round with a Director. The overall process was quite standard. I did inquire about the reason for not continuing, but never received a response.
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Tell us about yourself, why Whatnot, have you used the platform, etc.