Whatnot to Double Its Dublin Team With 130+ New Jobs
Live shopping app Whatnot opens a European HQ in Dublin and will double its Irish workforce of 130+ within 18 months, hiring in engineering, AI and operations.
EuropeIn brief
- Whatnot has opened its European headquarters on Sir John Rogerson's Quay in Dublin's Silicon Docks.
- It employs more than 130 people in Ireland and plans to double that number over the next 18 months.
- Hiring covers engineering and AI, operations, strategy, trust and safety, trust and risk, and customer experience.
- The platform will open to Irish small businesses in 2027.
| Country | Europe |
|---|---|
| Organization | Whatnot |
| Official source | IDA Ireland – Whatnot to double its Irish workforce ✓ idaireland.com |
Whatnot, the live video shopping marketplace, has opened its European headquarters in Dublin and plans to double its Irish workforce within 18 months. The company already has more than 130 staff in Ireland, so the plan points to well over 130 new jobs. IDA Ireland announced the move on 20 October 2026.
Whatnot lets sellers run live video streams where buyers bid on and buy items in real time, from trading cards and collectables to fashion and electronics.
Key facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Whatnot |
| Current Irish staff | 130+ |
| Plan | Double headcount in 18 months |
| New office | European HQ, Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Silicon Docks, Dublin |
| Platform launch for Irish sellers | 2027 |
| Support | IDA Ireland |
Which roles are being filled
| Team | Examples of work |
|---|---|
| Engineering and AI | Building the app, recommendation and live-stream systems |
| Operations | Running the marketplace day to day |
| Strategy | Planning growth across Europe |
| Trust and safety / trust and risk | Fraud checks, seller standards, buyer protection |
| Customer experience | Supporting buyers and sellers |
Trust and safety and customer experience teams are often open to people from many backgrounds, including language skills, retail or customer service experience. Engineering and AI roles will usually ask for technical degrees or strong project work.
Why Dublin
Chief executive Grant LaFontaine credited Irish universities for the depth of engineering and AI talent the company has found. Ireland's Minister of State Alan Dillon and IDA Ireland's Mary Buckley both welcomed the expansion as a sign of confidence in Ireland's tech sector.
How to apply
Open roles are listed on Whatnot's official careers page: whatnot.com/careers. Filter by Dublin to see European jobs.
What it means for job seekers
- E-commerce know-how counts. Experience in online marketplaces, payments or seller support is directly relevant.
- Languages help in trust and support teams. A European hub often needs staff who can work in several languages.
- AI engineers are wanted across Dublin. Whatnot joins other firms hiring for AI in the city this month.
- Apply early. The 18-month timeline means steady hiring rather than one big intake.
Dublin's tech hiring is busy: see OpenAI's plan to add 200 more jobs in Dublin.
Frequently asked questions
How many jobs is Whatnot creating in Ireland?
Whatnot plans to double its Irish workforce, which is currently more than 130 people, over the next 18 months.
Where is Whatnot's office in Dublin?
Its new European headquarters is on Sir John Rogerson's Quay in the Silicon Docks area.
What jobs is Whatnot hiring for in Dublin?
Engineering and AI, operations, strategy, trust and safety, trust and risk, and customer experience roles.
How do I apply to Whatnot?
Through the company's careers page at whatnot.com/careers.
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