Android Developer Intern, 2027

About the Role

• Interns at Allen Control Systems (ACS) work alongside engineers and product teams on systems that are shipped.
• As an Android Developer Intern, you will help design and improve interfaces connecting people with real-time technology, including mobile and embedded applications, and internal tools.
• This role involves early-career work with real stakes, collaborating with engineers, product managers, and designers to create intuitive, responsive interfaces for complex technical systems.

Location: Austin, TX (on-site)

Duration: Summer 2027 (~10–12 weeks)

Pay: Paid Internship

Key Responsibilities

• Design and iterate on user interfaces for Android, tablet, embedded, and internal applications.
• Work closely with engineers to implement designs using technologies like Jetpack Compose and modern Android UI frameworks.
• Collaborate with product managers, software engineers, and stakeholders to understand user needs and translate them into design solutions.
• Design for real-time systems, prioritizing responsiveness, clarity, and reliability.
• Explore interaction patterns for touchscreens, gamepads/controllers, and other input methods.
• Help establish and maintain consistent UI patterns and design systems across applications.
• Participate in user feedback, usability testing, and iterative design reviews.
• Clearly communicate design decisions and incorporate feedback from technical and non-technical teammates.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing a degree in UI Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Coursework, project, or internship experience in UI/UX design, interaction design, product design, or Android mobile development.
• A portfolio or examples of work demonstrating your approach to solving user problems through design (e.g., class projects, personal projects, apps, prototypes, previous internships).
• Interest in designing interfaces for technical, real-time, or complex systems.
• Strong attention to detail and an instinct for creating simple, intuitive user experiences.
• Curiosity about software development and a willingness to work closely with engineers.
• Basic understanding of software development concepts and how UI connects to application logic.
• A builder's mindset, favoring creation, feedback, and iteration.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain design decisions.

You'll Stand Out

• Experience designing interfaces for mobile, tablet, embedded, or real-time applications.
• Experience with Android, Jetpack Compose, Kotlin, or other mobile development technologies.
• Experience designing for game-like interactions, simulations, controllers, or other non-traditional input methods.
• Experience collaborating directly with software engineers to implement designs.
• Interest in embedded systems, robotics, autonomy, or other technically complex products.