Mobile Engineering Intern

Our Mission

At SPAN, we are building products to enable the rapid adoption of renewable energy. As more distributed energy resources like solar and storage come onto the grid, it’s increasingly important to be able to improve the technology that sits between the grid, the home, and those distributed energy resources. SPAN’s smart panel replaces the electrical panel to become the center for connected power in the home. With SPAN, homeowners receive all the safety features of a standard panel with revolutionary insights and edge-of-grid controls through our mobile app.

The Role

The Mobile Team at SPAN builds consumer-facing iOS and Android applications that empower homeowners and installers to manage smart electrical panels, monitor energy consumption, and optimize renewable energy systems. As a Mobile Software Engineering Intern, you will contribute to building delightful, high-performance mobile experiences using React Native and Expo, working alongside experienced engineers on real features that ship to thousands of users.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance features for the Homeowner and Installer mobile apps using React Native, Expo Router, and TypeScript

• Create polished UI components following our component library patterns and accessibility best practices

• Write high-quality tests (unit, integration, and snapshot tests) using Jest and React Testing Library

• Collaborate with designers to implement intuitive interfaces for complex energy management workflows

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to architectural discussions with the mobile team

• Debug and optimize app performance, addressing issues like render performance, bundle size, and startup time

Potential Projects

As we are a startup, this list should be considered neither exhaustive nor complete. We are excited for people to explore responsibilities outside their normal areas of expertise if the need or interest arises.

• Implement new panel visualization features to help homeowners understand their energy usage

• Build installer workflow screens for configuring circuits and breakers during panel setup

• Create reusable UI components for the shared component library

• Improve test coverage for critical user journeys in the app

• Optimize app performance for smoother animations and faster load times

About You

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

• Proficiency in TypeScript or JavaScript (ES6+)

• Experience with React or React Native fundamentals (components, hooks, state management)

• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles

• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university through the end of the internship term

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with React Native or Expo for mobile development

• Familiarity with reactive/real-time data patterns (TanStack Query, Zustand, or similar state management)

• Experience with testing frameworks like Jest, React Testing Library, or Detox

• Knowledge of gRPC, Protocol Buffers, or other API technologies

• Understanding of electrical systems, energy, or cleantech domains

• Contributions to open-source projects or personal mobile app projects

• Experience with monorepo tooling (Yarn Workspaces, Turborepo, Nx)

The Internship position has a duration of 12 weeks and will run from June 16th- September 4th, 2026. Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, and have not graduated prior to end of the Internship term.

The hourly rate for this role is $32/ hour for undergrad students, and $35/hr for Masters or PhD students.

Please note that we are unable to sponsor employment visas now or in the future.

Life at SPAN

SPAN embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Headquartered in San Francisco’s vibrant SoMa neighborhood, we are an eclectic group of creative thinkers who value open communication, teamwork, and a ‘make it happen’ approach to addressing complex challenges.

We’re hiring talented individuals who are driven by success and are passionate about shaping the future of renewable energy. If that sounds like you, we’d love for you to consider joining the rapidly growing team at SPAN.

The Perks:

⚡ Great opportunity to begin your career at a mission driven climate focused company

⚡ Competitive compensation at a well-funded, venture-backed company

⚡ Comfortable, sunny office space located near BART and Caltrain public transit

⚡ Strong focus on team-building and company culture (events, meet-ups, clubs)

Interested in joining our team? Submit an application today and we’ll be in touch with next steps!