Software Engineering Intern, Android
Android Engineer · Intern · Internship
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Role
What you'll do.
Join Ramp as an Android Engineering Intern and contribute to the financial infrastructure platform that automates over $200B in annualized spend across 70,000+ companies. This 12-16 week internship offers hands-on experience building and shipping production features for Ramp's Android app while working alongside experienced engineers in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. You'll need experience with Kotlin and Android development through coursework or personal projects, combined with strong programming fundamentals and the ability to translate product ideas into thoughtful engineering solutions.
Responsibilities
- Build and Ship Production Features: Develop and deliver new features for Ramp's Android application, taking ownership of features from conception through production deployment. Participate in the full feature lifecycle, including planning, implementation, testing, and monitoring in production environments.
- Mobile Development Collaboration: Work alongside experienced Android engineers to contribute to Ramp's mobile codebase, learning best practices in native Android development while maintaining code quality standards and participating in code reviews.
- Cross-Functional Product Implementation: Collaborate closely with Product and Design teams to transform product requirements and design specifications into robust technical implementations, ensuring alignment between engineering and product vision for new features and user experiences.
- Customer-Centric Iteration: Gather and analyze customer feedback to identify opportunities for product improvements and bug fixes. Contribute to continuous enhancement cycles that prioritize user needs and impact across Ramp's 70,000+ customer base.
- Engineering Infrastructure Contribution: Participate in improving engineering tools, development processes, and CI/CD pipelines that enable the team to move quickly and scale effectively. Help identify and implement process improvements that increase team velocity and code quality.
- Technical Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Document technical decisions, implementation approaches, and learnings. Share knowledge with team members through discussions, code reviews, and documentation that supports team learning and onboarding processes.
Qualifications
What we look for.
Technical
Kotlin and Android Development
Hands-on experience with Kotlin and/or Android development through internships, coursework, or personal projects. Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable Kotlin code and understand Android-specific development patterns.
Mobile Development Concepts
Strong understanding of core mobile development concepts including UI/UX development, lifecycle management, asynchronous programming, and mobile-specific performance considerations.
Mobile App Development Experience
Practical experience building a complete mobile app, shipping a feature to production, or completing a substantial relevant project that demonstrates end-to-end mobile development capabilities.
Software Design and Architecture
Ability to translate product requirements into thoughtful engineering solutions with consideration for maintainability, scalability, and performance. Understanding of design patterns and architectural principles in mobile development.
Education
Computer Science or Related Technical Degree
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field with graduation expected December 2027 or later.
Strong Fundamentals
Demonstrate strong programming fundamentals through coursework, projects, or professional experience. Ability to learn new technologies and frameworks quickly.
Experience
Android Project Experience
Prior experience shipping features or building applications on Android platform, whether through internships, personal projects, hackathons, or open-source contributions demonstrating real-world Android development proficiency.
Ownership and Initiative
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects, work independently when needed, and take initiative in problem-solving. Track record of delivering work in fast-paced or time-constrained environments.
Rapid Learning Capability
Proven ability to learn new technologies, tools, and frameworks quickly. Comfort working with unfamiliar codebases and adapting to different development methodologies.
Skills
Required
Kotlin
Primary programming language for modern Android development at Ramp. Proficiency in Kotlin syntax, coroutines, and Android-specific language features required.
Android SDK and Development Tools
Hands-on experience with Android Studio, Android SDK, debugging tools, and standard Android development frameworks. Familiarity with Android development best practices and platform conventions.
Mobile UI Development
Experience building user interfaces for Android applications using layouts, views, fragments, and Android UI frameworks. Understanding of responsive design principles for different screen sizes.
RESTful APIs and Networking
Understanding of HTTP protocols and experience integrating mobile applications with backend services via REST APIs. Familiarity with networking libraries and best practices for mobile network communication.
Problem-Solving and Debugging
Strong analytical and debugging skills specific to mobile development. Ability to diagnose and resolve issues in native Android environments using profiling and debugging tools.
Version Control with Git
Proficiency with Git version control systems and understanding of collaborative development workflows including branching, merging, and code review processes.
Preferred
Jetpack Compose
Nice to haveModern declarative UI framework for Android development. Experience with Jetpack Compose demonstrates knowledge of current Android development trends and reactive UI programming.
Mobile Design Patterns and Architecture
Nice to haveFamiliarity with established Android design patterns including MVVM, MVI, or Clean Architecture. Understanding of how to structure Android projects for testability and maintainability.
App Publishing and Distribution
Nice to haveExperience shipping an Android app or feature to production through Google Play Store. Understanding of app release management, versioning, and user deployment considerations.
Mobile Testing and QA
Nice to haveExperience with unit testing, instrumentation testing, or manual QA processes for mobile applications. Familiarity with testing frameworks like JUnit or Espresso.
Financial or Payment Systems Knowledge
Nice to haveUnderstanding of financial technology concepts, payment processing, or expense management systems would provide valuable context for Ramp's fintech platform and customer needs.
Tech stack
Languages
Frameworks
Databases
Tools
Other
Compensation
Pay and benefits.
Base·USD 12,500 – 12,500
Benefits
Apple MacBook
High-performance MacBook provided for development work throughout the internship, ensuring access to necessary tools and resources.
Housing Stipend
Internship housing stipend provided to support relocation and accommodation for the 12-16 week program duration.
Catered Meals in NYC Office
Complimentary catered lunches and dinners provided Monday through Friday at Ramp's New York City office, eliminating meal planning and food costs.
Flexible PTO
Flexible paid time off policy allowing interns to take time as needed with manager approval, balancing work with personal needs.
Home-Office Equipment
Centralized ordering system for home office equipment and necessities to support productive work from any location.
Health and Wellness Stipend
Annual health and wellness stipend providing budget for gym memberships, fitness classes, mental health services, or wellness activities.
Intra-Office Travel Budget
Budget allocated for travel between Ramp offices (NYC and SF) to collaborate with other teams and experience different office locations.
Weekly Coffee Stipend
Weekly stipend for coffee or beverages supporting casual team connections and office culture engagement.
Professional Development
Access to learning resources, technical mentorship, and opportunities to grow skills through exposure to production-scale Android development.
Process
Interview steps.
- 01
Application Submission
Submit your resume, portfolio of projects, and any links to GitHub or deployed applications demonstrating your Android development experience through the Ashby application portal.
- 02
Initial Screening
Ramp's recruiting team will review your application materials, focusing on your technical experience, project portfolio, and alignment with internship program values of ownership and rapid learning.
- 03
Technical Phone Screen
Conduct a technical conversation with an Android engineer covering your experience with Kotlin, Android development fundamentals, and approach to solving mobile development challenges. Discuss specific projects you've built and technical decisions made.
- 04
Technical Coding Interview
Complete a practical coding assessment focused on Android development or mobile-specific problem solving. This may involve live coding, debugging exercises, or building a small feature to assess coding proficiency and thought process.
- 05
Android Architecture and Design Discussion
Interview with senior Android engineers discussing mobile architecture patterns, scalability considerations, and design principles. Share your approach to structuring Android applications and handling common challenges.
- 06
Cross-Functional Collaboration Interview
Conversation with product, design, or leadership representatives to assess collaboration style, communication abilities, and ability to translate product requirements into technical solutions.
- 07
Internship Program Details and Fit
Final stage discussing program expectations, internship objectives, mentorship approach, and clarifying any questions about the role, team dynamics, and summer timeline.
Full posting
Original listing.
About Ramp
Ramp is building the smart infrastructure for finance teams, embedded in the transaction flow of every dollar a business spends. We automate how over $200B in annualized spend flows in and out of 70,000+ companies: authorizing payments, flagging risk, categorizing spend, and closing books.
The problems are high-stakes, data-dense, and unforgiving.
We hire people with high agency and high urgency. We look for slope over intercept. We care less about where you trained and more about what you’ve built. At Ramp, everyone is a builder who owns problems end to end and makes consequential decisions that shape the outcome.
The median Ramp customer saves 5% and grows revenue 16% in their first year – far in excess of businesses operating without Ramp. We believe every ambitious company deserves the same.
If you want to build systems that directly shape how companies move and manage billions, Ramp is the place to do it.
Explore our Engineering Blog & Emerging Talent Blog to learn more about how we build at Ramp and what it’s like to start your career here.
About the Role
Ramp is, at its core, an engineering company, and is on a mission to build the best engineering team in the US! We are looking for Android interns (12 or 16 weeks) who are excited to be part of our story and help us build a diverse and vibrant tech community. We hire engineers with a broad set of technical skills, who are highly cross-functional, and eager to solve a wide range of engineering challenges. Our ideal candidate has a strong sense of ownership and enjoys owning projects from inception to scaling them in production. We value people who take pride in their work, and show an aptitude for learning quickly whether they’re familiar with our stack or not. You'll be working with a nimble team of committed and talented engineers and having a large, long-term impact on technical design and engineering culture.
What You’ll Do
Build and ship new features for Ramp’s Android app
Work alongside experienced engineers and contribute to our mobile codebase
Collaborate with Product and Design to bring new features and experiences to life
Learn from customer feedback and help continuously improve our product
Contribute to engineering tools and processes that help the team move quickly and scale
What You’ll Need
Currently pursuing a B.S. or higher in Computer Science or a related technical field, graduating December 2027 or later
Experience with Kotlin and/or Android development through internships, coursework, or personal projects
Strong programming fundamentals and understanding of mobile development concepts
Experience building a mobile app, feature, or relevant project
Ability to turn product ideas into thoughtful engineering solutions
Desire to learn quickly, take ownership, and work in a fast-paced environment
Nice to Haves
Experience with Jetpack Compose
Familiarity with mobile design patterns and best practices
Experience shipping an Android app or feature to real users
Compensation
The monthly rate for this internship is $12,5000 USD + housing stipend
Ramp Benefits
Apple MacBook
Catered lunches and dinners in NYC office Monday-Friday
Benefits available to all full-time Ramp employees (Global)
Flexible PTO
Centralized home-office equipment ordering
Health and wellness stipend
Budget for intra-office travel
Weekly coffee stipend
United States
100% medical, dental & vision insurance coverage for you, with partial coverage for dependents
One Medical annual membership
401(k), including employer match on contributions made while employed by Ramp
Fertility HRA (up to $10,000 per year)
Parental leave: up to 16 weeks (birthing + bonding) or 8 weeks (bonding only) at 100% pay
Pet insurance
In-office perks: lunch, snacks, drinks, and more
Relocation expense coverage to NYC or SF (if needed)
Canada
Group medical, dental, and vision coverage through Sun Life
Life, AD&D, and disability coverage
Fertility drug coverage (up to $4,000 lifetime)
Group Retirement Plan with employer match (RRSP + DPSP)
Parental leave: up to 16 weeks (birthing + bonding) or 8 weeks (bonding only) at 100% pay, with additional time available at reduced pay
Employee Assistance Program and virtual care through Lumino Health
United Kingdom
Private medical insurance through Freedom Elite
Virtual GP and at-home care via eMed x Livi
Workplace pension through Penfold, with salary sacrifice option
Parental leave: up to 16 weeks (birthing + bonding) or 8 weeks (bonding only) at 100% pay with additional time available at reduced pay
Referral Instructions
If you are being referred for the role, please contact that person to apply on your behalf.
Other notices
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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