WeChat Tech Intern (Backend Developer)

5 Months ago • 2 Years + • Backend Development

Job Summary

Job Description

This paid internship offers hands-on experience in backend software development at WeChat's Singapore operations. Interns will collaborate with senior team members on new projects and features, contributing to robust and secure online services. Responsibilities include developing innovative IT solutions, improving data compliance and user safety, and working with partners on core operations. Successful interns may be offered full-time positions.
Must have:
  • Backend software design & development
  • Proficiency in C++, Python, Golang, Java, or Scala
  • Linux OS & system tools familiarity
  • At least 63 working days commitment
Good to have:
  • Big data & streaming frameworks experience (Hadoop, Spark, etc.)
  • Docker and Kubernetes experience
  • Prior internet industry experience
  • Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese

Job Details

Responsibilities:

About WeChat

With over 1.3 billion active users worldwide, WeChat is a leading mobile platform that connects people, services, and businesses globally. As a member of our Singapore operations team, you'll be part of a dynamic group that drives the growth and development of our core product, including messaging and social networking for users around the world (excluding mainland China). Join us as we shape the future of mobile communication and user experience.



About the Internship

This paid internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside senior-level team members on developing new projects and features from start-to-finish. Over the course of at least three months, you'll gain hands-on experience in software development, learn our company values and principles, and develop your skills as a backend developer. Upon completing the program, successful interns will be invited to interview for a full-time position in either a backend software development role or other relevant areas.

Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative IT solutions that drive business impact, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methods
  • Collaborate with Product and Safety teams to deliver robust and secure online services that meet business requirements
  • Design and execute plans to improve data compliance, user safety, and service reliability for users worldwide
  • Work with partners to define processes and develop internal and external tools for core operations (user ops, safety ops, developer ops, and service reliability)
  • Assist other teams in making WeChat features available, safe, and compliant for users globally

Requirements:

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related fields
  • Proficiency in backend software design, development, and deployment practices with at least one of the following programming languages: C++, Python, Golang, Java, or Scala
  • Familiarity with Linux operating system and common system tools
  • Prior experience with big data and streaming frameworks (Hadoop, Spark, Hive, Kafka, Flink, Iceberg, etc.) is a plus
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes is an asset
  • No more than 1.5 school years remaining at the time of internship entry
  • Ability to commit to at least 63 working days over three to five months
  • Strong ownership, customer-oriented values, and integrity demonstrated
  • Good programming discipline, fast-learning ability, and teamwork skills
  • Prior internet industry work or internship experience is a plus
  • Fluency in both English and Mandarin Chinese for effective communication with international stakeholders

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About The Company

Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world.


Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen, China, Tencent's guiding principle is to use technology for good. Our communication and social services connect more than one billion people around the world, helping them to keep in touch with friends and family, access transportation, pay for daily necessities, and even be entertained.


Tencent also publishes some of the world's most popular video games and other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe.


Tencent also offers a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our clients' digital transformation and business growth.


Tencent has been listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 2004.

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