New Grads and University Students - Palo Alto, CA, United States
Headed by Mike McCue, former CEO of Tellme, and Evan Doll, former Senior iPhone Engineer at Apple, Flipboard is inspired by the beauty and ease of print media and combined with the power of social media, helps inform, entertain and inspire people every day.
The company is based in Palo Alto, California and backed by legendary investors Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byer, Index Ventures and Insight Venture Partners.
University Intern Engineer
Flipboard has an opening for an Intern to partner with members of Flipboard's Engineering team on a short term project where you will be able to ship code and make an impact on how over 20 million users consume and share media.
Responsibilities
This role will provide the opportunity to work on a short term project where you will be able to ship code and make an impact on how over 20 million users consume and share media.
Requirements
Experience in Java or C++ and other languages
Ability to iterate code quickly incorporating feedback and solving problems
Linux or UNIX OS experience required
Strong communication and writing skills
Must be enrolled in a University or College going into either Junior or Senior year
Why Join Flipboard
Team-up with cutting-edge thought leaders from Apple, Google, Netflix, Adobe, Ellerdale, Sony, Ning, Tellme, and Microsoft, Time Inc. & Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia to help grow the world's first social magazine across multiple platforms.
CEO, Mike McCue is a creative visionary experienced at building innovative products and companies (acquired by Netscape & Microsoft).
Collaborative teams work together with strong purpose and vision. “Mock O’clock” held each week serves as a forum for team members to demo new ideas and projects.
Flipboard’s HQ is an open, beautifully converted art studio centrally located in the heart of downtown Palo Alto.