
Software Engineer (Unpaid)
SideKix HQ Inc.
Job description
Must be a U.S. Citizen and located in the U.S. This is an unpaid experience.Software Engineering Intern
We’re looking for a highly motivated Mobile Software Engineering Intern who wants hands-on experience building and launching a real product across Android, iOS, Flutter, and web.
This is an unpaid internship for someone who already has a foundation in software development, learns quickly, works independently, and wants to contribute to a product that will actually ship.
Company Description
SideKix HQ Inc. is an emerging platform created by entrepreneurs to support and empower other entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. The company focuses on helping individuals begin, build, and grow their ventures with practical tools and community-driven support. SideKix is in a pre-launch phase and is actively building its core product and infrastructure. Applicants will join a small, mission-driven team working on an early-stage product with room for input and innovation. Interested contributors can help shape the platform as it moves toward launch and broader adoption.
Role Description
The
Software Engineer (Unpaid)
role at SideKix HQ Inc. is a
part-time, remote
position focused on building and improving the platform’s back-end systems and core product features. The Software Engineer will work closely with founders and other team members to translate product requirements into technical solutions and iterate quickly based on feedback. This position is ideal for individuals seeking hands-on experience in an entrepreneurial environment while contributing to a growing startup.
What You’ll Do
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Build and improve features across
Flutter, native Android with Kotlin, and native iOS with Swift/SwiftUI
.
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Work within our existing Flutter codebase to
build features, fix bugs, improve performance, and refactor existing functionality
.
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Help develop and maintain
native Android and iOS functionality
and platform-specific integrations.
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Translate
Figma designs into polished, responsive, production-ready experiences
.
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Integrate
APIs, authentication, AI and voice features, notifications, analytics, and cloud services
.
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Contribute to
testing, debugging, code reviews, App Store and Google Play releases, and ongoing product improvements
.
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Take ownership of assigned features and technical problems and be comfortable
figuring things out without needing step-by-step direction
.
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Depending on experience, contribute to
website and web application development
using React and related technologies.
What You Bring
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Working experience with
Flutter and Dart
, whether through professional, academic, freelance, or substantial personal projects.
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Experience with
Kotlin and Android development
, ideally including Jetpack Compose.
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Experience with
Swift, SwiftUI, and native iOS development
.
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Understanding of
APIs, Git/GitHub, debugging, application architecture, and modern development workflows
.
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An
independent, action-oriented mindset
with the ability to learn unfamiliar technologies quickly and solve problems.
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Bonus:
Experience with
React, TypeScript, or modern web development
.
What You’ll Gain
You won’t spend the internship working on hypothetical assignments. You’ll contribute to a
real product as it moves through development, launch, and iteration
.
You’ll gain hands-on experience with
production mobile development, AI-powered and voice experiences, cross-platform engineering, App Store and Google Play releases, web development, and startup product development
while building meaningful work you can point to in your portfolio and career.
Internship:
Unpaid
Focus:
Mobile Software Engineering
Core:
Flutter/Dart • Kotlin/Android • Swift/SwiftUI - React