Whisker · 1 day ago
Mobile Software Engineering Intern
Auburn Hills, MI
Internship
Onsite
InternWhisker is redefining what it means to live with cats by designing intelligent systems that enhance the lives of both pets and their owners. The Mobile Software Engineering Intern will support the development of next-generation mobile applications that interact with connected IoT smart pet products, collaborating closely with senior engineers to build scalable features in Flutter.
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Responsibilities
Assists in designing and implementing features in our Flutter mobile applications
Develops UI components and support app flows that communicate with Whisker’s IoT smart devices
Contributes to debugging, testing, and performance optimization across platforms
Works with senior engineers to implement app-to-device communication using REST, WebSockets, and structured data formats such as JSON
Participates in code reviews, technical discussions, and agile development ceremonies
Helps to improve documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, and internal tooling as needed
Stays current with Flutter, Dart, and mobile development best practices
Will perform additional responsibilities when required
Qualification
Required
Working toward a BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Familiarity with mobile app development concepts (Flutter or native)
Basic understanding of client–server communication and APIs
Experience working with JSON and asynchronous programming patterns
Ability to use modern development tools such as Xcode, Android Studio, or VS Code
Interest in UI implementation and responsive design
Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn from senior engineers
Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions
A high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate others
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues
Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)
Preferred
Experience with Flutter state management (Riverpod, Provider, BLoC, etc.)
Personal or academic projects involving mobile apps or IoT
Familiarity with WebSockets or real-time communication patterns
Exposure to automated testing frameworks
Basic understanding of native Android or iOS concepts
Benefits
Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
Paid parental leave
Whisker Parents Program
1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption
Pet Insurance Discount
401K match
Flexible spending accounts
Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous paid time off
14 Paid Holidays
Top of the line equipment
Pet-friendly office
Whisker products and swag
Continuing education Support
On-site gym with Peloton
Referral program
Company
Whisker
Maker of the highest-rated automatic, self-cleaning litter box on the market, used by more than 1,000,000 pet parents.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$31MKey Investors
Pondera Holdings
2019-12-01Private Equity· $31M
Leadership Team
Jacob Zuppke 🐈
President & CEO
Jeannette Conner
Senior EA to the CEO
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