11 Austin companies you want to intern with

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April 8, 2015
There are so many great tech companies in Austin it can be daunting to narrow down your choices. So, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most exciting companies in town and detailed what it'd be like to become part of the team — even for just a couple months. Whether you’re a programmer, designer, engineer, educator, or biologist, these are 11 companies with killer internships.
 
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If you’re a data lover with an interest in fitness, Atlas Wearables is looking for an analytics intern right now. Atlas created a wristband and accompanying app that records your workout. It learns your exercises and tracks progress so you can always stay on top of your fitness goals — this is some Back to the Future accessorizing. Apply here.

 

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Civitas has proven that doing good and making a living aren’t mutually exclusive. With a team of data scientists and engineers that are utilizing technology to increase higher education outcomes, Civitas is a great company with a great reputation, and a clear, noble purpose. You can learn more here.

 

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C3

C3 maintains a band of live experience connoisseurs. They’re the machine behind Austin City Limits and Austin Food + Wine Festival, and they’ve been listed as one of the top places in Austin to work by the Austin American Statesman two years in a row. If you’re interested in production or event management, start with C3. You can learn more here.

Related: Best Startups to Work for in Austin

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Fashion Metric is using math and data to tackle perhaps one of life’s most traditionally nonmathematical issues — fashion. They’re actively advertising their desire to grow their team, and anyone interested in working for them would be on the cutting edge of rethinking how we approach and understand fashion trends the same way we understand trends in our economy, or the environment. Apply here.

 

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HomeAway is one of Austin’s biggest startup success stories. They’ve won a multitude of awards — not just for being a great place to work but for their business model, and success in the vacation rental marketplace. They have dozens of openings and offices all over the world — so if travel perks would be worth something to you down the line (they should be) — go knock their door down. Figuratively speaking, of course. You can see what they're after here

 

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Onnit

Onnit is one of the most distinct brands in the nutrition market. Olympians, NFL players, and Joe Rogan endorse their line of “unconventional” training and products. Yes, that Joe Rogan. Marketers and designers would be injecting themselves into an exciting culture by becoming a part of Onnit's unit, for however long they can match the intensity.

 

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Phunware holds the trademark for the term MaaS or Multiscreen as a Service, and is a fully integrated, cloud-based mobile service platform. Whether a company is reinvigorating their app with new features, or designing from scratch, Phunware is a service bazaar that covers every stage of development, and they’re always on the hunt for talented interns. They're after a production design intern right here

 

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Ridescout is a mobile platform that is not only wonderfully intuitive, but their heart is in the right place. Their goal is to reduce city congestion, and provide users with a conscientious alternative to single occupancy vehicles. Their team is growing quickly, and they’re on the lookout for media interns to help spread the love. If you're a content guru, check this out

 

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Umbel helps collect data into actionable insights by segmenting audiences and using real-time tracking analytics. Their website has a call-to-action I can’t beat, so here it is: 

“Our employees have traveled the world, worked at NASA, Facebook and Google, renovated homes, won fitness competitions, adopted retired greyhounds, been radio DJs, published books and even hiked the Appalachian Trail… if this sounds like the kind of place you’d like to work, let’s talk." Contact Umbel here

 

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uShip is an online marketplace for shipping services. If you want to move anything — from a box of clothing, to a boat — users post their request on uShip’s website, and transporters bid to move it. It’s simple, and beautifully democratic. They too have a growing team of developers and sales staff that have ranked them one of the best places to work in Austin for three consecutive years. Hop on board here

 

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Last alphabetically, but certainly not least, you should know WP Engine is building on Lavaca and 5th. If you’ve never heard of WP Engine, then perhaps you’re not from around here. They've also been rated as one of the best places to work in Austin and at the time of writing they had 27 job openings in their Austin office. If you’re reading this, they probably have an internship suited to you — are you still reading? Go apply!

 

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