Mobile Engineer Android at Theathletic

At The Athletic, we are powered by one of the largest global newsrooms in sports media. Our team of over 450 full-time staff members provides in-depth coverage for hundreds of professional and college teams across North America and the English Premier League. We are dedicated to bringing sports fans the most comprehensive stories about the teams, athletes, and sports they love, and we are looking for a talented engineer to help us continue that mission.

About the Role

We are seeking a Mobile Engineer to join our team in a full-time capacity. In this role, you will take ownership of key components within our native Android application. You will be responsible for contributing to our core architecture while building polished, high-quality user experiences. We value engineers who can balance fast iteration with maintainable code, and you will play a vital role in shaping the future of our platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with our product and design teams to create beautiful, performant, and well-engineered user interfaces.
• Architect and develop our application with a focus on scalability, performance, and long-term code quality.
• Ensure the reliability of our app by writing comprehensive unit and functional tests.

Requirements

To be successful in this position, you should possess the following qualifications:

• At least 2 years of professional experience in native Android development using Kotlin.
• Strong instincts for consumer-facing products and a desire to contribute your voice to product decisions.
• Experience with GraphQL and Jetpack is preferred.
• Previous experience working in an early-stage startup environment is a plus, especially regarding growth and scaling challenges.
• A passion for sports and media is helpful, though not required.

Location

This is a remote position. We are currently accepting applications from candidates residing in Australia.

Compensation and Benefits

We provide a supportive work environment that values your contributions. As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy the following:

• The flexibility of remote work.
• Access to competitive benefits packages tailored to the Australian market.