Data Engineer — Real-Time Analytics & AI

Shopee; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shopee is seeking a data-focused professional in Singapore to join the Marketplace Intelligence and Data team. You will build data warehouses and real-time analytics pipelines to support massive business data, while applying AI methods to enhance data governance and automation.

You will contribute to data tooling, performance optimization, and analytics that drive product iterations and insights for online business scenarios. A strong foundation in CS concepts and big data tools is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, operating systems, computer networks, databases, and other core CS concepts.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Java, Python, Go, C, or C++.
• Strong SQL development and performance optimization skills, with familiarity with relational databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with one or more big data ecosystem technologies, such as Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Flink, Kafka, HBase, ClickHouse, or Elasticsearch.
• Experience in data warehouse development, data analysis, or machine learning is preferred.
• Strong engineering skills and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to independently analyze and resolve complex data-related challenges.
• A strong interest in AI technologies and data intelligence, along with a commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Build data warehouses, real-time computing systems, and statistical analytics solutions for massive volumes of business data. Responsibilities include clarifying data logic, developing data tools, and optimizing workflows.
• Participate in business performance analysis and provide data-driven insights and analytical methodologies to support product iteration.
• Contribute to the development of big data service platforms, providing data services for online business scenarios such as querying, estimation, computation, and configuration.
• Apply technologies such as stream processing and OLAP engines to modernize traditional business processes, improve the efficiency of data processing and utilization, and empower the business with deeper data insights.
• Explore the application of AI technologies—including large language models (LLMs), agents, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)—in the data domain. Promote AI-driven data development and governance practices to enhance the intelligence and automation of data management.

Skills

SQL

Python

Java

Go

C++

Big Data

Problem Solving

AI interest

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in CS/SE/AI/DS

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Hive

Spark

Kafka

Hadoop

Elasticsearch

ClickHouse

OLAP

Job description

Shopee is seeking a data-focused professional in Singapore to join the Marketplace Intelligence and Data team. You will build data warehouses and real-time analytics pipelines to support massive business data, while applying AI methods to enhance data governance and automation.

You will contribute to data tooling, performance optimization, and analytics that drive product iterations and insights for online business scenarios. A strong foundation in CS concepts and big data tools is required.