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Android Engineer CPT jobs let F-1 students apply native mobile development skills in a real engineering environment while their DSO-authorized work counts directly toward their degree. Roles typically involve Kotlin or Java codebases, and your CPT authorization must match the job's technical scope before your first day.
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🚀 Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot! Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. Whether it's trading cards, fashion, electronics, or live plants, our sellers are building real businesses across hundreds of categories. We're building live commerce at a scale that's never been done in the West, and there's no playbook to copy. The people here are shaping how an entirely new industry develops. As a remote co-located team, we're inspired by our values and anchored in hubs across the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, and Australia. We move fast, stay close to our users, and focus on the work that drives the most impact. We're one of the fastest growing marketplaces and were recently named the #1 Best Startup Employer in America by Forbes. Check out the latest Whatnot updates on our news and engineering blogs and join us as we enable anyone to turn their passion into a business and bring people together through commerce.
ROLE
We’re hiring an Android Engineer to join our International Engineering team. The International team is focused on expanding Whatnot beyond the U.S., driving growth across our core markets including the UK, France, Germany, Australia, and others. The team is responsible for elevating the end-to-end international user experience across the entire product. As a core member, you will partner closely with product to solve targeted user problems, unlock new capabilities, and accelerate our global footprint. You’ll design and build mobile experiences and systems that sit at the heart of the seller and buyer experience—combining growth, trust, and scalability.
- Develop high-quality Android features using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and backend teams to define goals, scope, and technical trade-offs.
- Contribute to the evolution of shared mobile infrastructure and best practices across Whatnot’s engineering teams.
- Uphold engineering excellence through code reviews, documentation, and thoughtful discussions that raise the bar.
We offer flexibility to work from home or from one of our global office hubs, and we value in-person time for planning, problem-solving, and connection. Team members in this role must live within commuting distance of our New York hub.
YOU
People who do well at Whatnot tend to be comfortable figuring things out as they go, biased toward action, and genuinely curious about what they're building. They care more about outcomes than credit and stay close to the product and the people using it. As our next Android Engineer you should have 5+ years of experience building and shipping high-quality Android applications, plus:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Android expertise in creating fluid, responsive user interfaces. Strong knowledge of Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Adept at reactive programming with Kotlin Coroutines and Flows. Fluent in MVI or MVVM development.
- Care deeply about product quality and performance, creating polished experiences that balance usability and trust.
- Thrive in cross-functional environments, partnering effectively with product, design, and backend peers.
- Are comfortable using data and experimentation (SQL, Snowflake, A/B testing) to guide decisions.
- Communicate clearly and drive alignment across teams in ambiguous, fast-changing environments.
- Have a growth mindset, taking ownership from concept to launch while mentoring others along the way.
BONUS POINTS FOR
- Experience with trust, safety, or identity verification systems.
- Familiarity with observability tools like Datadog and data tools like SQL.
- Comfort collaborating beyond mobile (backend or data pipelines).
- Passion for developing and mentoring teammates, scaling impact through others.
BENEFITS
- Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including a spring and winter break)
- Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
- Work From Home Support + Home office setup allowance + Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
- Care benefits + Monthly allowance for wellness + Annual allowance towards Childcare + Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
- Retirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationally
- Monthly allowance to dogfood the app + All Whatnauts are expected to develop a deep understanding of our product. We're passionate about building the best user experience, and all employees are expected to use Whatnot as both a buyer and a seller as part of their job (our dogfooding budget makes this fun and easy!).
- Parental Leave + 16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work *company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence.
COMPENSATION RANGE
- Compensation Range: $195K - $290K
EOE
Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.
INTRODUCTION
🚀 Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot! Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. Whether it's trading cards, fashion, electronics, or live plants, our sellers are building real businesses across hundreds of categories. We're building live commerce at a scale that's never been done in the West, and there's no playbook to copy. The people here are shaping how an entirely new industry develops. As a remote co-located team, we're inspired by our values and anchored in hubs across the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, and Australia. We move fast, stay close to our users, and focus on the work that drives the most impact. We're one of the fastest growing marketplaces and were recently named the #1 Best Startup Employer in America by Forbes. Check out the latest Whatnot updates on our news and engineering blogs and join us as we enable anyone to turn their passion into a business and bring people together through commerce.
ROLE
We’re hiring an Android Engineer to join our International Engineering team. The International team is focused on expanding Whatnot beyond the U.S., driving growth across our core markets including the UK, France, Germany, Australia, and others. The team is responsible for elevating the end-to-end international user experience across the entire product. As a core member, you will partner closely with product to solve targeted user problems, unlock new capabilities, and accelerate our global footprint. You’ll design and build mobile experiences and systems that sit at the heart of the seller and buyer experience—combining growth, trust, and scalability.
- Develop high-quality Android features using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and backend teams to define goals, scope, and technical trade-offs.
- Contribute to the evolution of shared mobile infrastructure and best practices across Whatnot’s engineering teams.
- Uphold engineering excellence through code reviews, documentation, and thoughtful discussions that raise the bar.
We offer flexibility to work from home or from one of our global office hubs, and we value in-person time for planning, problem-solving, and connection. Team members in this role must live within commuting distance of our New York hub.
YOU
People who do well at Whatnot tend to be comfortable figuring things out as they go, biased toward action, and genuinely curious about what they're building. They care more about outcomes than credit and stay close to the product and the people using it. As our next Android Engineer you should have 5+ years of experience building and shipping high-quality Android applications, plus:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Android expertise in creating fluid, responsive user interfaces. Strong knowledge of Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Adept at reactive programming with Kotlin Coroutines and Flows. Fluent in MVI or MVVM development.
- Care deeply about product quality and performance, creating polished experiences that balance usability and trust.
- Thrive in cross-functional environments, partnering effectively with product, design, and backend peers.
- Are comfortable using data and experimentation (SQL, Snowflake, A/B testing) to guide decisions.
- Communicate clearly and drive alignment across teams in ambiguous, fast-changing environments.
- Have a growth mindset, taking ownership from concept to launch while mentoring others along the way.
BONUS POINTS FOR
- Experience with trust, safety, or identity verification systems.
- Familiarity with observability tools like Datadog and data tools like SQL.
- Comfort collaborating beyond mobile (backend or data pipelines).
- Passion for developing and mentoring teammates, scaling impact through others.
BENEFITS
- Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including a spring and winter break)
- Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
- Work From Home Support + Home office setup allowance + Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
- Care benefits + Monthly allowance for wellness + Annual allowance towards Childcare + Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
- Retirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationally
- Monthly allowance to dogfood the app + All Whatnauts are expected to develop a deep understanding of our product. We're passionate about building the best user experience, and all employees are expected to use Whatnot as both a buyer and a seller as part of their job (our dogfooding budget makes this fun and easy!).
- Parental Leave + 16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work *company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence.
COMPENSATION RANGE
- Compensation Range: $195K - $290K
EOE
Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.
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Get Access To All JobsAndroid Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Android Engineer work qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the role is an integral part of your established curriculum. Your program must have a course or requirement that the Android engineering work directly fulfills. General software development experience doesn't automatically qualify. Your DSO will review the job description and confirm whether your specific degree plan supports the authorization before issuing an updated I-20.
Can I do CPT for an Android Engineer role while still taking classes?
Yes. Part-time CPT is the standard path for students still enrolled in coursework, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week. Full-time CPT is available during breaks or when the work is the primary enrollment component, but 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Most F-1 students pursuing summer internships stay under the full-time threshold deliberately.
What documents do I need before starting an Android Engineer CPT job?
You need a CPT-authorized I-20 with the employer name, work location, and authorization dates listed. Your EAD is not required for CPT. Bring your passport, current I-20, and the updated I-20 to your employer's HR team on day one. Some employers also request your I-94 arrival record. Never begin work before your DSO issues the updated I-20, regardless of when your offer letter is signed.
How do I find Android Engineer internships that are open to CPT students?
Browse Android and mobile engineering roles on Migrate Mate, where listings are filtered for employers with F-1 work-authorization experience. When reaching out to recruiters, specify that you're on CPT so you're not screened out by automated filters designed for OPT or H-1B visa candidates. CPT requires no employer-side filing with USCIS, which simplifies the process significantly for smaller engineering teams.
Does my Android Engineer CPT job need to match my exact major?
It needs to relate directly to your field of study, not necessarily your exact major title. A computer science student working on Android UI components has a defensible curriculum connection. A student in an unrelated field attempting to claim Android work as integral to their degree will face DSO pushback. The O*NET occupation profile for Software Developers can help you frame the technical overlap when you submit your CPT request.