Mobile Application Development Intern
Social Spark is looking for a software development intern to join our team as we transition from a web app to a new native app. We started through Cal Poly and have grown to ~5,000 active users across California, helping people in their 20s build real, in-person connections. This internship is a great opportunity to contribute to a meaningful product and work on features that directly impact our users.
Role Overview
As a software development intern, you’ll work under our lead software engineer, helping to build and refine our native mobile app. You’ll be involved in many key details of the development process, contributing to smaller features later in the design phase, such as:
- Adding premium abilities for user accounts
- Adding features to group chats to make them more fun and usable
- Implementing workflows to send reminder texts, creative conversation starters, and follow-ups
- Displaying restaurant descriptions and additional social details for attendees
- Integrating algorithms that match members and initiate follow-ups
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in developing new features and refining existing ones in our native app
- Work closely with our lead software engineer to implement UI and backend components
- Troubleshoot and debug issues
- Participate in Zoom check-ins with your supervisor
- Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to documentation
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
- Experience with React Native, or similar mobile frameworks
- Basic understanding of APIs, databases, and app development best practices
- Ability to work independently, manage tasks efficiently, and communicate progress effectively
- Passion for building high-quality, user-friendly applications
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively and independently
Internship Details
- Time commitment: 10 hours per week
- Duration: ~10 weeks (flexible), Summer 2025
- Work setup: Mostly remote, with check-ins via Zoom. Some opportunity to meet in person.
How to Apply
If you’re excited about the opportunity to build real-world app features and contribute to a startup that brings people together, we’d love to hear from you.
Send your resume and a few sentences about why you’d be a great fit to sophie@socialspark.co
Check us out on Instagram @socialsparkevents and our website socialspark.co to learn more.