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Senior Android Engineer - China

Whatnot· Engineering
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Hybrid (Beijing)Full-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Senior Android Engineer role on the Games & Buyer Ecosystem Team (China) focusing on end-to-end gamified buyer engagement features for Whatnot’s US & Europe markets. Remote/work-from-home or office hubs with requirement to be within commuting distance of Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, or Hangzhou. Full-time position.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop end-to-end gamified mechanisms for buyers to drive key business metrics such as purchases and engagement.
  • Build interactive challenges and reward systems across the buyer ecosystem (e.g., Promotions, Task achievement systems, virtual point system) that guide users and encourage ongoing engagement.
  • Develop innovative systems and features for our Android mobile app using Kotlin
  • Continuously analyze performance metrics and user feedback to refine product strategies, ensuring we deliver enjoyable experiences.

Qualifications

  • A 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 / Java and adept at writing declarative code.
  • Proven track record of delivering user-facing features. You are known for shipping products and features lightning-fast.
  • Excellent product instincts. You first think about users rather than the best technical solution.
  • Good written and verbal English communication skills without relying on translation apps.

Skills

Required:Android development (Kotlin/Java)UI/UX for mobile
Nice to have:Performance analysis
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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About Whatnot

Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in the U.S.

Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in the U.S., connecting buyers and sellers in real-time across any category – from collectibles like trading cards to comics, fashion, sneakers, and more.

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