Android Software Engineer Intern

Branch Overview

Branch is a leading AI-based lending fintech with 50M+ downloads across India and Africa. We use alternative data to reach millions of people that are largely excluded from the financial sector.

Headquartered in Silicon Valley with operations in India, Nigeria and Kenya, Branch is a for-profit, socially conscious company built for scale and impact. Our mission-driven team—founded and led by the former CEO of Kiva.org—now spans 400+ employees globally. We’re backed by investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Visa, and the IFC.

About the role

As an android software engineering intern, you will work closely with experienced engineers at Branch and make significant contributions to our products and code base for 4-6 months. You will brainstorm, design, code, debug, and ship features serving our millions of customers while picking up skills necessary for your career.

Here are some things you’ll do

• Build out functionality for existing and new product lines and platforms such as Lending, Investments, Wallet, Payments, KYC, Customer lifecycle management, etc., for the Android platform.
• Integrate with various third-party systems, including payment systems, identity providers, and messaging platforms.

Minimum Requirements

• Have some experience building native Android applications that are more than just toy projects. Applications with real users or an open-source project would be a great plus.
• You have a solid foundation in computer science fundamentals, Android SDK, and a strong understanding of app architecture.
• You should be able to use Android Studio, including the Android SDK, easily.
• Functioning knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies.
• Know your way through various flavors of Unix and commonly used command line utilities.
• Proficiency with at least one mainstream language, like Java or Kotlin.
• You are highly entrepreneurial. You take the initiative to solve problems before they arise. You’ve started and/or contributed to projects you’re passionate about.
• You are a great collaborator and communicator. You know that startups are a team sport. You listen to others, speak your mind, and ask the right questions.
• You are excited by the prospect of working in a distributed team and company, working with teammates from all over the world, and learning.

Benefits of Joining

• Mission-driven, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment
• Competitive internship package
• A collaborative, transparent and flat company culture
• Remote work
• Monthly WFH stipend
• Other benefits include; team meals, virtual social events and in person meet ups
• Opportunity to work and interact with a global team

We’re looking for more than just qualifications -- if you’re unsure that you meet the criteria but identify with our vision of providing equal opportunity to everyone to access financial services, please do not hesitate to apply!

Branch International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not and will not discriminate in employment on any basis prohibited by applicable law.