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Android Engineer roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors under the J-1 Trainee or Intern program category, depending on your career stage. Finding a host employer willing to coordinate with a designated sponsor organization for DS-2019 sponsorship is the critical first step in your U.S. placement.
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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 JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Android Engineer
Document your Android specialization precisely
Your DS-2019 training plan must map your Android skills, such as Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, or Android SDK, to specific U.S. learning objectives. Vague descriptions of general software development work get flagged by designated sponsors during review.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee program eligibility
The Intern category requires current enrollment in a degree program, while the Trainee category fits professionals within five years of graduation or with one year of relevant Android development work experience outside the United States.
Target host employers with existing sponsor relationships
Some U.S. tech companies already work with designated J-1 sponsor organizations like Cultural Vistas or AIPT. Asking a recruiter directly whether the company has hosted J-1 Trainees before saves weeks of back-and-forth on program feasibility.
Search for J-1-compatible Android roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters U.S. employer listings to surface Android Engineer positions at companies open to exchange visitor placements, so you can focus outreach on hosts that already understand the DS-2019 process.
Confirm the two-year home residency requirement early
Certain J-1 participants, particularly those government-funded or from designated countries, must return home for two years before changing to most other U.S. visa categories. Clarify with your designated sponsor whether your Android Trainee placement triggers this requirement before accepting an offer.
Align your training plan duration with program limits
J-1 Intern placements cap at 12 months and Trainee placements at 18 months. Structure your proposed training objectives and project milestones within these limits so your host employer's HR team can complete the Form DS-7002 training plan accurately.
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Find Android Engineer JobsAndroid Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an Android Engineer role?
It depends on your career stage. If you're currently enrolled in a university degree program, the Intern category applies and allows a placement of up to 12 months. If you've graduated and have relevant Android development experience, the Trainee category fits and allows up to 18 months. Both require a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization to issue the DS-2019, not the hiring employer directly.
Is the hiring company my J-1 visa sponsor?
No. The hiring company is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or IIE, that reviews your training plan, issues the DS-2019 form, and monitors your program compliance. The host employer agrees to your training objectives but does not hold sponsorship authority under the exchange visitor program.
Does a J-1 Android Engineer placement count as full employment?
Not in the same sense as an H-1B. The J-1 Trainee and Intern categories are structured around learning objectives, not permanent employment. Your role must include a formal training plan on Form DS-7002, and the work you do should reflect skill development rather than filling a standard production headcount need. Designated sponsors review the plan to confirm this distinction before issuing the DS-2019.
How do I find U.S. employers open to J-1 Android Engineer placements?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point. It surfaces Android Engineer positions at U.S. employers that are open to exchange visitor arrangements, letting you identify host companies before you approach a designated sponsor. Once you have an interested employer, your designated sponsor steps in to issue the DS-2019 and set up the training plan. Cold outreach to employers unfamiliar with J-1 logistics is significantly less efficient.
Can a J-1 Android Engineer placement lead to an H-1B or other work visa?
Potentially, but the two-year home residency requirement can block that path for some participants. If your J-1 is subject to this requirement, you must return to your home country for two years before qualifying for H-1B, L-1, or adjustment of status. Not all J-1 Trainee placements trigger this requirement, so confirm your status with your designated sponsor before making long-term plans around a U.S. career transition.
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