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Mobile Engineering Intern (2027 Summer Internship)

AppLovin
Location
Singapore
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Platform Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Proficiency in Swift (iOS) or Kotlin/Java (Android)
  • Working understanding of the relevant platform SDK and UI framework (UIKit / SwiftUI or Android SDK / Jetpack)
  • Solid grasp of mobile fundamentals on your platform — app lifecycle, memory management, threading, and layout systems
  • Strong problem-solving instincts and attention to user experience
  • Eagerness to learn quickly, take feedback, and contribute meaningfully in a fast-moving team.
Nice to have
  • Any personal project, coursework, or open-source work involving mobile development
  • Exposure to AVFoundation, Core Image, or Instruments for performance profiling (iOS)
  • Familiarity with Jetpack libraries (Room, LiveData, ViewModel, Compose) or Android Studio Profiler (Android)
  • Interest in video, media processing, real-time messaging, content creation tools, or social platforms
  • Comfort working in ambiguous, fast-iteration environments.
What the job really is

As a Mobile Engineering Intern at AppLovin for Summer 2027, you will be involved in building and shipping features for a new social media app focused on content discovery and real-time interaction. You will work closely with the founding engineering team, participate in code reviews, and own a defined project that has a real impact on user experience, all while receiving mentorship from a senior engineer.

Things to weigh
  • Internship is focused on a new social platform, which may involve a high degree of ambiguity
  • No specific salary or compensation details provided in the posting.
  • The role emphasizes real project work rather than typical intern tasks like bug triaging or writing test scripts.
Job score2.8/5
Benefits1/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency0/5

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