App Developer Intern
App Developer Intern - Summer 2025
SearchOwl - Cleveland, OH (Remote)
About Us: SearchOwl is an innovative tech startup in the e-commerce space. We offer a personalized, ad-free shopping platform for skincare needs, allowing users to find exactly what they're looking for through specific, long-form prompts. We provide CPG brands with first-party e-commerce and marketing analytics.
Internship Duration: Spring 2025 semester (approximately May 26 to August 22)
Position Type: Unpaid, Remote (possibility for in-person collaboration if in the Cleveland area)
Work Schedule: This internship is part-time and hours are flexible, we ask typically for a minimum of 10-15 hours a week. Furthermore, we do not have designated work times during the day, interns are able to work whenever is best as long as agreed upon hours are met.
Learning Opportunity: This internship is designed as a learning opportunity for students and young professionals seeking real-world experience in a small tech startup environment. You'll gain hands-on experience in back-end development, app coding and infrastructure, and system controls within a growing e-commerce platform.
Who We're Looking For: We welcome applications from college students and young professionals with app development experience. The ideal candidate is self-driven, tech-savvy, willing to learn on new projects, and confident in offering new suggestions and improvements. We want someone who is eager to learn and grow as a developer through project-based work.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Pursuing or have completed a BS in Computer Science, Data Science, or any technology-based degree relevant to the responsibilities of this role
- Prior experience in Flutter coding for app development
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with mobile-first design
- Prior development in user experience
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Primary Responsibilities:
- Implement IOS and Android app renders
- Take part in app release and updates
- Develop and advance app infrastructure
- App testing and bug-fixing
- Participate in projects that align with your skills and career ambitions
- Offer suggestions and improvements to our existing systems
- Learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies as needed
What We Offer:
- Direct mentorship from our CTO and COO
- Access to our full team for communication and learning opportunities
- Exposure to various aspects of a tech startup, including technology development, business operations, and entrepreneurship
- Opportunity to shape your role based on your interests and skills
- Potential for part-time or full-time employment based on performance
To Apply: Please submit your resume, and any relevant portfolio or project examples demonstrating your skills that make you a good fit for this role.
Note: This is an unpaid internship opportunity. We are committed to providing a valuable learning experience and real-world exposure in exchange for your time and skills. Performance during the internship will be evaluated for potential continued employment opportunities.
SearchOwl values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Please submit a resume even if you do not possess all the preferred skills listed above.