Mobile App Developer Intern

Overview BigBear.ai is seeking a Mobile App Developer Intern to support the development and maintenance of cross-platform mobile applications that run on both iOS and Android. Unlike a platform-specific role, this internship focuses on building mobile experiences using cross-platform frameworks such as React Native (Expo), Capacitor (Ionic), or similar technologies. You will work alongside experienced engineers and developers across different layers of the infrastructure, gaining real-world experience in modern mobile development practices. What you will do Assist in designing and building cross-platform mobile applications using frameworks such as Expo (React Native) or Capacitor (Ionic) Support the development of mobile client code solutions that deliver on Product Strategy and adhere to established engineering best practices and design guidelines Help ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications across both iOS and Android platforms Collaborate with a cross-functional team including Software Engineers, UX/UI Designers, Quality Engineers, and Product Owners to deliver high-quality customer experiences Assist in identifying and correcting bottlenecks and fixing bugs in mobile applications Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation within the mobile codebase Support integration of mobile applications with back-end services via RESTful APIs Assist with implementing push notifications, offline storage, and cloud messaging features Actively participate in all team Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives), contributing to on-time and high-quality delivery Engage with developers across various disciplines (Android, iOS, APIs, Web) to learn and share knowledge Assist senior engineers in reviewing merge/pull requests and ensuring code quality standards Identify technical obstacles early and work closely with the team to find creative solutions Remain an active learner in all technologies related to cross-platform mobile development (React, React Native, TypeScript, JavaScript, Expo, Capacitor, etc.) What you need to have Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field Must have completed at least 2 years of coursework (rising Junior or Senior preferred) Minimum GPA of 3.5 preferred Basic understanding of mobile application development concepts Familiarity with at least one cross-platform mobile framework such as: Expo / React Native Capacitor / Ionic Flutter (a plus) Proficiency in JavaScript and/or TypeScript Familiarity with React or similar component-based UI frameworks Basic understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and modern web technologies Familiarity with RESTful APIs and how mobile apps connect to back-end services Experience with Git version control Understanding of basic UI/UX standards and mobile design principles (both Apple's Human Interface Guidelines and Google's Material Design) Strong communication skills, both spoken and written Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment What we'd like you to have Prior project or coursework experience building mobile apps using Expo (React Native) or Capacitor Familiarity with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand, Context API) Exposure to native mobile development concepts in Swift (iOS) or Kotlin (Android) Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning in mobile apps Familiarity with push notifications and cloud messaging APIs Basic knowledge of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for mobile apps Experience with app store deployment processes (Apple App Store, Google Play Store) Prior internship, co-op, or personal project experience in mobile or web development Familiarity with Agile practices (Scrum, Kanban) Experience with open-source frameworks and contributing to open-source projects About BigBear.ai BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai's predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit and follow BigBear.ai on

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