Entry Backend Search Engineer — Scale AI & IR Systems

Shopee; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce platform in Singapore is looking for an Entry Level Engineer to contribute to their core search backend development. The ideal candidate is currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or AI and possesses strong coding skills in Go, C++, or Python. Responsibilities include optimizing search engine performance and contributing to scalable solutions. This role is a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge technologies in AI and distributed systems while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing relevant Computer Science or AI degree.
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Interest in LLMs, Vector Search, and AI Agents.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and development of core search backend systems.
• Enhance performance of online search engines and data indexing.
• Contribute to development of reusable system components.

Skills

Go

C++

Python

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, or related field

Job description

A leading e-commerce platform in Singapore is looking for an Entry Level Engineer to contribute to their core search backend development. The ideal candidate is currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or AI and possesses strong coding skills in Go, C++, or Python. Responsibilities include optimizing search engine performance and contributing to scalable solutions. This role is a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge technologies in AI and distributed systems while working in a collaborative environment.