WeChat - Backend Engineer Intern

Tencent; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Tencent Singapore is seeking a motivated backend developer intern to join our global team. You will work with senior engineers on developing new projects and features from start to finish, focusing on robustness and scale for users worldwide outside mainland China.

This paid internship, of at least three months, offers hands-on software development experience, exposure to our core product and company values, and a potential pathway to a full-time backend role or related areas.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a CS/IS/CE program; strong interest in backend development.
• Familiar with backend design, development and deployment practices.
• Nice-to-have: experience with Docker/Kubernetes and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend features for WeChat backend services.
• 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 worldwide.
• Work with partners to define processes and develop internal/external tools for core operations (user ops, safety ops, developer ops, service reliability).
• Assist other teams in making WeChat features available, safe, and compliant for users globally.

Skills

Backend development

Bilingual English Mandarin

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in CS/IS/CE or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux

Job description

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

• 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
• 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
• Require bilingual proficiency as communications and materials are regularly shared in both English and Mandarin with the global and China HQ teams; Japanese proficiency is a strong plus

What We Offer:

• A unique opportunity to contribute to the development of a leading global platform
• Mentorship from experienced senior team members
• Hands‑on experience in software development and project management
• The chance to learn about our company values, principles, and culture