Internship

IOS Engineer Intern

Posted on 1/6/2025

MyFitnessPal

MyFitnessPal

201-500 employees

Digital health platform for fitness tracking

Compensation Overview

$25/hr

Remote in USA

Remote position available for candidates in the continental U.S. (not including AK).

Category
IOS Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
iOS/Swift
Requirements
  • Be a current, full-time college student with at least one academic term remaining following an internship at MyFitnessPal. The following students are generally eligible: Undergraduate students graduating between December 2025 and June 2026 (rising Juniors or Seniors), Students completing their master’s degree between December 2025 and June 2026, Full Time MBA students between the 1st and 2nd year of their program
  • Passion for software development
  • Basic software development experience, ideally in Swift
  • Reliable access to the internet and comfortable in a remote working environment
  • Eager to learn and grow through collaboration
  • Strong communication skills
  • Demonstrate kindness and empathy
Responsibilities
  • Shipping production changes to the MyFitnessPal iOS application
  • Working collaboratively with professional software engineers
  • Participate with cross functional Project Teams during the Software Development Lifecycle
  • Be mentored by an experienced teammate through the internship and advance in your career goals
  • Show off your work and impact to the entire company at the end of your internship
  • Connect, learn and hear from team leaders and executives at MyFitnessPal
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior iOS Development experience (nice to have)

MyFitnessPal is a digital health and fitness platform that helps users achieve their weight loss and wellness goals through a mobile app and website. Users can track their calorie intake, monitor exercise, and access personalized meal plans, along with articles on nutrition and fitness. The platform operates on a freemium model, offering basic features for free and premium subscriptions for advanced tools. MyFitnessPal aims to support a diverse range of clients, from beginners to seasoned athletes, in their health and fitness journeys.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$838M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recent acquisition of Intent enhances personalized meal planning capabilities.
  • Voice Log feature simplifies food tracking, improving user experience.
  • Partnership with ABC Fitness boosts gym success and user engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from free or cheaper health apps threatens market share.
  • Privacy concerns may deter potential users amid digital privacy scrutiny.
  • User dissatisfaction with freemium model could lead to negative reviews and attrition.

What makes MyFitnessPal unique

  • MyFitnessPal offers a comprehensive database for nutrition and exercise tracking.
  • The app integrates gamification to motivate users in their health journey.
  • MyFitnessPal's freemium model provides both free and premium features for diverse user needs.

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Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Physical office in Austin, TX

Annual, in-person company retreats

Company paid lunches & working sessions

Flexible time-off policy + flexible working hours (Unlimited PTO Plan)

Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Safe Harbor 401K program

parental leave

Monthly Wellness Allowance

Reward & recognition platform

MyFitnessPal Premium

Modern Virtual Learning and Development Library

DEI Committee

Company News

Athletech News
Mar 12th, 2025
MyFitnessPal & ABC Fitness Team To Improve Gym Success

In addition to its partnership with MyFitnessPal, ABC Fitness has unveiled a new suite of solutions designed to help fitness businesses drive growth and engagement.

PR Newswire
Mar 5th, 2025
Amit Patel Joins MyFitnessPal as Chief Revenue Officer, Advertising

NEW YORK, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - MyFitnessPal, the no. 1 global nutrition and food tracking app, today announced that it has appointed Amit Patel as Chief Revenue Officer, Advertising.

PR Newswire
Feb 26th, 2025
Myfitnesspal Unveils Its 2025 Winter Release

New and innovative app features empower members with tools and guidance to simplify nutrition tracking and build sustainable healthy habitsNEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MyFitnessPal, the no. 1 global nutrition and food tracking app, today announced its 2025 Winter Release, a suite of new features and updates empowering members to build healthier habits and achieve their goals—all designed to make tracking easier and more effective for real life. With the 2025 Winter Release, MyFitnessPal members benefit from:

Adweek
Feb 19th, 2025
MyFitnessPal Hires Grubhub's Marnie Boyer as CMO

MyFitnessPal hires Grubhub's Marnie Boyer as CMO.

PR Newswire
Feb 12th, 2025
MyFitnessPal Announces Acquisition of Intent, Revolutionizing Personalized Meal Planning for Members

/PRNewswire/ -- MyFitnessPal, the no. 1 global nutrition and food tracking app, announces the successful acquisition of Intent, a personalized meal planning...

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