Career Opportunities

Who Are We?

Kinlia is a fast-growing web and mobile platform whose mission is to address the social health/loneliness crisis through the use of AI. Our three spearhead products are:

1) AI-Powered Personalized Event Curation – AI crawls the web to create customized event lists based on user preferences.

2) Small Group Matching – AI matches people with shared interests into small groups, reducing social anxiety and increasing participation.

3) Empowering Community Builders – Kinlia is building a community of event organizers, connecting them to share resources and best practices while providing tools to promote events, engage attendees, and grow their communities.

Who Are You? 

Kinlia is seeking a Software Development Intern to join our team and work on enhancing both web and mobile applications using React and React Native. In this role, you will implement responsive UI/UX designs, integrate front-end components with backend services, and optimize platform performance. You will also develop and execute tests to ensure high-quality applications, collaborate with the AI team to manage data flow, and integrate third-party APIs. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the development of a dynamic platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Front-End Development (Mobile & Web):
• Develop and enhance web and mobile applications using React and React Native.
• Implement responsive and intuitive UI/UX designs.
• Integrate front-end components with backend services and REST APIs.
• Write reusable code to optimize platform performance.
• Performance Optimization & Testing:
• Develop end-to-end tests to ensure application quality.
• Monitor application performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Write and execute unit and integration tests.
• Assist in automating testing and deployment processes.
• Data Handling & API Integration:
• Collaborate with the AI team to manage data flow between AI models and the application.
• Integrate third-party APIs for event aggregation and user interaction.
• Debug and resolve data processing and API-related issues

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. [Flexible]
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, VS Code, Git, and Jira.
• Proficiency in React and React Native for front-end development.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and data handling.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Passion for building user-friendly applications that enhance social connection.

Bonus Skills

• Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Interest in event-based platforms, social health, and community building.

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience with a high-growth startup in the social connection and events space.
• Work closely with Kinlia’s experienced marketing and product teams.
• Flexible work hours and remote work environment.
• Potential for future opportunities within Kinlia as we expand.

Subsidy Role Information 

Subsidy roles require students to have an Los Angeles County based address, and be between the ages of 18-24 years old. Once you are placed in a subsidy eligible position you will be required to present the following documents to processed in a Youth Center (AJCC):

• Identification (School or State ID)
• Social Security Card (Please ensure that it is signed)
• Birth Certificate
• Proof of Los Angeles County Residency, including a postmarked date (Report Card, Transcripts, or any mail that is under the applicant’s name)
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination OR valid medical/religious exemption
• Work Permit (Required for Youth between the ages of 16-17 only)
• The Youth Center (AJCC) WILL BE PAYING YOU for 160 completed hours.
• You will be required to submit Timesheets to your YOUTH CENTER (AJCC) to be paid for your time worked.

*NOTE IF YOU WERE ALREADY PLACED IN A SUBSIDY POSITION (ACADEMY/INTERNSHIP). YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO QUALIFY FOR SUBSIDY ROLES UNTIL JULY 2025*

Position Summary

• Los Angeles, CA
• Remote
• Open to 18-24 ONLY 
• Duration: 160 hours
• Pay: $17.28

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