Valence Project Android Internship

Job Description

Valence Project Android Internship – USA

We are seeking a talented and motivated intern to join our team in the USA and contribute to the Valence project. This is an exciting opportunity to work on an Android application designed to guide collection vehicles, ensuring efficient data refreshing for critical routes.

The Role

As an intern on the Valence project, you will be instrumental in developing an Android application that facilitates the collection of spatial data. This application will communicate directly with various hardware sensors on vehicles, including Cameras, LiDAR, GPS, and storage systems. It will stream vital progress information to our Nucleus service and leverage HERE’s Navigate SDK for advanced routing and navigation capabilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Implementing new feature requests and addressing bug fixes for the Valence Android application.
• Adding and updating unit tests for new logic to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Ensuring that local and Continuous Integration (CI) builds pass successfully.
• Thoroughly documenting all code changes and project contributions.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a strong foundation in Android development and a passion for creating impactful applications.

Skills Needed:

• Proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin programming languages.
• Demonstrated experience in Android development, covering both front-end UI design and back-end logic implementation.
• Familiarity with testing methodologies, CI pipelines, and Git workflows.

Education & Compensation

This is a full-time, paid internship, requiring 20 to 40 hours per week, with a fixed hourly rate based on your current level of education:

• Undergraduate Students: $25/hr
• Graduate Students: $30/hr
• PhD Students: $35/hr

Life at HERE includes generous benefits to support your health and overall wellness. Benefits available to US-based HERE employees include health (Medical/Dental/Vision) insurance and retirement savings plans.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, HERE will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

HERE is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and VEVRAA, we have developed an affirmative action program (AAP) for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Portions of the AAP are available for review by applicants and employees through our People Team.

Who We Are

HERE Technologies is a leading location data and technology platform company. We empower our customers to achieve better outcomes by providing innovative solutions – from helping cities manage infrastructure and businesses optimize assets to safely guiding drivers to their destinations.

At HERE, we are committed to being the change we wish to see in the world. We create solutions that fuel innovation, provide opportunity, and foster inclusion to improve people’s lives. If you are inspired by an open world and driven to create positive change, we encourage you to join us. Learn more about us on our YouTube Channel.