About the Role
Join the dynamic Mobile engineering team at Glassdoor as an Android Engineering Intern. This role offers the chance to get hands-on experience with the latest Android development technologies and work alongside seasoned engineers. We welcome candidates eager to learn and contribute to the development of Glassdoor's Android application. If you have a basic understanding of mobile application development and a passion for technology and collaboration, we want to hear from you.
Hourly Pay Rate: $40.00/hr
Team Structure and Culture
- Glassdoor's Android team operates with a flat structure that values every team member's input.
- A collaborative, respectful, and inclusive culture where learning and mutual support are paramount.
What You’ll Do
- Engage with the Android team on projects using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and Coroutines to build and test features for the Glassdoor app.
- Participate in the complete feature lifecycle from concept to deployment in a production environment.
- Adopt industry-leading practices and design patterns to ensure high-quality code.
- Write and maintain unit tests to uphold code quality.
- Receive mentorship from Glassdoor technical leaders and contribute to planning sessions and team meetings.
Mission of the Role
- Support the Android team in developing and deploying app features.
- Learn and apply Android development best practices through direct involvement in project tasks.
- Gain familiarity with modern software development tools and workflows.
What You’ll Bring
- Foundational knowledge of Android Mobile Applications, including basic interface elements & user interactions.
- Demonstrated experience and proficiency with Kotlin.
- Familiarity with fundamental programming concepts and a keen interest in Android mobile development patterns and practices.
- An eagerness to learn and a commitment to personal growth within a team-oriented environment.
- Openness to feedback and a strong desire to develop problem-solving skills within the context of mobile app development.
Desired Skills
- Familiarity with the Android development ecosystem.
- Experience with Kotlin.
Competencies Required for Success
- Fundamental technical knowledge of software development.
- Problem-solving skills to navigate technical challenges.
- A strong desire and willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies.
- A collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills.
- Attention to detail to ensure high-quality contributions.
- Initiative to seek out learning and improvement opportunities.
Success in the Role
- A successful Android intern will quickly learn and apply new skills, taking on more complex development tasks over time with less supervision.
Challenges
- Adapting to a fast-paced learning environment.
- Navigating a team structure that requires balancing independence with seeking expert guidance.
- Contributing to a culture of collaboration that may demand extensive discussions for consensus.
Training Process
- A structured orientation and onboarding process.
- Core training with mentorship and initial assignments to understand the workflow and codebase.
- Engagement in the project under supervision, with continuous feedback and support.
- Opportunities for more autonomous work towards the end of the internship, with a final comprehensive review.
Glassdoor Internship Program
- 12 week virtual program where you'll manage projects and tasks, participate in engaging virtual events, and learn valuable skills!
- Opportunity for in-person connections with your fellow interns!
- Full-time program (8 hours per day, 40 hours per week).
- Fully remote: work almost anywhere within the United States.
- Fully paid program and paid company holidays.
- Two cohort dates:
- May 27 - August 15, 2025
- June 2 - August 22, 2025
