PagerDuty Mobile: The Tiny Goliath

Sebastian Kolosa shares his experiences as a software engineering intern on PagerDuty's Mobile team, highlighting the unique opportunities for making a significant impact within a small team tasked with substantial responsibilities. Despite common perceptions that interns may not contribute significantly, the Mobile team at PagerDuty, having grown rapidly and responsible for the company's iOS and Android applications, allowed Kolosa to make meaningful contributions from the onset. He worked on enhancing user experiences, such as improving the login interface and ensuring feature parity between mobile and web platforms based on user feedback. The team's small size fosters a close-knit, collaborative environment, offering mentorship and personal development opportunities, and allowing interns to engage deeply with the product and its users. Kolosa emphasizes that the supportive and transparent culture at PagerDuty's Mobile team provides a rare chance for both personal and professional growth, reinforcing the notion that impactful work is achievable even as an intern.