Software Engineering Intern, Android, Trust & Safety

Strava • San Francisco, CA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Strava is the app for active people. With over 180 million athletes in more than 185 countries, it’s more than tracking workouts—it’s where people make progress together, from new habits to new personal bests. No matter your sport or how you track it, Strava’s got you covered. Find your crew, crush your goals, and make every effort count. Start your journey with Strava today.
Our mission is simple: to motivate people to live their best active lives. We believe in the power of movement to connect and drive people forward.
As an Engineering Intern at Strava, you will be embedded in a team working on real projects that ship to our athletes and within the company, treated like a full-time member of the engineering team. You'll collaborate with cross functional teams that help us support and deliver to our athletes faster, while keeping them inspired and motivated.
The Trust & Safety team is responsible for building the features, tools, systems, and infrastructure that protect the integrity of Strava’s platform and support a safe, trusted experience for athletes worldwide. The team focuses on developing scalable and resilient solutions that detect abuse, prevent misuse, and uphold community standards.
We’ll give you experienced mentors and all the tools you need to make a meaningful impact on our product. To see examples of what past interns have contributed, read our Engineering Blog!
Available Internship:
Strava is looking for software engineering interns for a range of disciplines. This mobile Android internship would be on the Trust & Safety team. The Trust & Safety team is responsible for building the features, tools, systems, and infrastructure that protect the integrity of Strava’s platform and support a safe, trusted experience for athletes worldwide. The team focuses on developing scalable and resilient solutions that detect abuse, prevent misuse, and uphold community standards.
We follow a hybrid model that translates to more than half of your time on-site in our San Francisco office — four days per week.

Requirements

• Are currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, with an expected graduation date of May 2026, December 2026, or May 2027 — OR– have recently completed or are currently enrolled in a coding bootcamp, technical training program, or are transitioning into software engineering through equivalent practical experience.
• Have a strong understanding of core computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and program flow.
• Have experience building mobile applications through coursework, internships, or personal projects.
• Have experience with at least one programming language such as Kotlin, Java, Python, or similar (Kotlin or Android experience is a plus).
• Demonstrate clean coding practices, thoughtful documentation, and a disciplined approach to testing.
• Are comfortable using version control systems such as Git.
• Are passionate about building high-quality mobile experiences and improving apps used by real people.

Responsibilities

• Build and improve safety-related mobile features and internal tools alongside a collaborative team of talented engineers.
• Help strengthen a safe, trusted community experience for millions of athletes around the world.
• Partner closely with teams across product, design, marketing, analytics, and support to deliver impactful solutions.
• Write clean, reliable, well-tested code that is easy to read, maintain, and scale.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern