About this role
About Lokal
Access & Empowerment for Bharat through AI and Local Language Internet. Lokal is India’s largest regional content and services platform, built for the 500M+ internet users from Tier 2+ towns. Founded by IIT alumni in 2018, Lokal aims to make the internet more useful for Bharat helping users discover opportunities, content, and services in their local language.
Lokal’s ecosystem includes:
Lokal Matrimony – Hyperlocal matchmaking based on location & compatibility
Lokal Jobs – Job discovery platform for blue & grey-collar workers
GyanTV – Regional learning platform for skills & self-improvement
Dostt, Eaze, AstroLokal, and 10+ new apps in development
We’re building an AI-driven discovery and access platform for the next half-billion Indians.
Role: React Native Intern
Location: Bangalore (On site)
Duration: 6 months
Type: Internship
Responsibilities
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● Assist in developing and maintaining mobile applications using React Native/Expo.
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● Work with designers and developers to translate UI/UX designs into working mobile components.
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● Write clean, modular, and maintainable code under mentorship.
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● Help in debugging, testing, and optimizing app performance across devices.
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● Support integration of mobile apps with REST APIs and backend systems.
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● Stay curious and learn the best practices in modern mobile development.
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● Contribute ideas to enhance user experience and team productivity.
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Requirements
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Strong foundation in JavaScript/TypeScript and basic understanding of React Native
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Familiarity with mobile development concepts (navigation, APIs, styling, debugging).
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Good understanding of React fundamentals (components, hooks, state management).
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Exposure to tools like Git, Expo, and VS Code.
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Enthusiasm for learning and solving real-world mobile challenges.
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills.