React Native Intern
About the job
- Strong foundation in JavaScript and TypeScript and a basic understanding of React Native.
- Familiarity with mobile development concepts, including navigation, application programming interfaces, styling, and debugging.
- Good understanding of React fundamentals, including components, hooks, and state management.
- Exposure to Git, Expo, and Visual Studio Code.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Assist in developing and maintaining mobile applications using React Native and Expo.
- Work with designers and developers to translate user interface and user experience designs into working mobile components.
- Write clean, modular, and maintainable code under mentorship.
- Help debug, test, and optimize app performance across devices.
- Support integration of mobile apps with REST APIs and backend systems.
- Contribute ideas to enhance user experience and team productivity.
About the company
Lokal App is a hyperlocal platform delivering district-level content in vernacular languages for non-English speaking users in India’s Tier 2 and 3 towns, with local news, classifieds, jobs, real estate, matrimonial ads, price data, and government schemes. It works by aggregating content from local users and stringers, plus an in-app training program that allows residents to become contributors and earn money as digital reporters. Revenue comes from content-led digital marketing, local classifieds, and service fees, mirroring a newspaper’s income streams in a digital form. Its focus on vernacular, district-level information and a formal contributor network sets it apart from urban, English-dominated platforms, aiming to connect rural markets with brands and services while empowering local participants.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$29.8M
Headquarters
Bengaluru, India
Founded
2018
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- November 2025 launches of Sahi Jobs and AgriLokal expand monetizable verticals.
- Forbes India reported FY25 revenues of ₹67.4 crore, showing real business traction.
- Job postings in 2026 indicate active hiring across engineering, product, and growth teams.
What critics are saying
- Lokal's 40-app sprawl in 2025 dilutes focus and burns capital fast.
- Revenue concentration in SMB advertising faces pressure if local demand softens in 2026.
- If Sahi Jobs and AgriLokal fail, Lokal loses its diversification thesis and funding story.
What makes Lokal App unique
- Lokal's vernacular district-level distribution targets non-English Tier 2 and Tier 3 India.
- The company now spans news, jobs, classifieds, farming, and social apps across languages.
- AI-driven moderation and verified marketplaces differentiate Lokal from generic regional content apps.
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Benefits
- Training Programs