WeChat - Data Science Intern

Tencent; Singapore; On-site; SGD 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Job summary

Tencent's WeChat internship in Singapore offers paid, full-time opportunities lasting at least 12 weeks for students in CS/DS/CE. You will be mentored by senior members of the WeChat operations team and work hands-on on developing new projects and product features.

As an intern, you will analyze large datasets, build dashboards, support scalable data pipelines, contribute to ML initiatives, and collaborate with product, engineering, and legal teams to gain a deep understanding of WeChat’s values

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python (knowledge of C/C++/Go is a plus).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong sense of ownership, customer-oriented mindset, and integrity.
• Fast learner and effective team player with excellent communication skills.
• Prior internship or work experience in the tech or internet industry is preferred.
• Require bilingual proficiency as communications and materials are regularly shared in both English and Mandarin with the global and China HQ teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets to identify business opportunities and optimize product performance.
• Develop data dashboards and visualization tools to track key performance metrics and provide actionable product insights.
• Assist in building scalable data pipelines to support WeChat’s operational needs and enhance platform security.
• Support high-impact machine learning and multimodal AI initiatives that strengthen WeChat's core product experience.
• Contribute to risk modeling and safety strategies that safeguard users and protect WeChat's platform integrity.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team player

Communication

Education

Undergrad/Grad degree in CS/DS/CE

Tools

SQL

Python

C/C++/Go

Job description

With over 1.3 billion users worldwide, WeChat is shaping the future of digital communication by connecting people, services, and businesses across the globe. The WeChat operations team offers a unique opportunity to redefine how users engage with mobile technology while gaining valuable insights into global user behavior and preferences. Based in Singapore, our team is responsible for managing and expanding WeChat’s core product offerings, including messaging and social networking, for users outside the Chinese mainland. Join us in making a meaningful impact by keeping millions of people connected through one of the world's most influential digital platforms.

About the Internship

WeChat’s internships provide paid, full-time opportunities lasting a minimum of 12 weeks. Interns will be mentored by senior members of the WeChat operations team and work hands-on in developing new projects and product features. By the end of the internship, participants will have gained a deep understanding of WeChat’s values, independently executed data-driven projects, and collaborated effectively across multiple departments, including product, engineering, and legal teams.

Why Join Us?

• Gain hands-on experience with large-scale data in a leading global tech company.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies and experienced mentors in a dynamic environment.
• Be part of an impact-driven team that shapes digital communication worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets to identify business opportunities and optimize product performance.
• Develop data dashboards and visualization tools to track key performance metrics and provide actionable product insights.
• Assist in building scalable data pipelines to support WeChat’s operational needs and enhance platform security.
• Support high-impact machine learning and multimodal AI initiatives that strengthen WeChat's core product experience.
• Contribute to risk modeling and safety strategies that safeguard users and protect WeChat's platform integrity.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python (knowledge of C/C++/Go is a plus).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong sense of ownership, customer-oriented mindset, and integrity.
• Fast learner and effective team player with excellent communication skills.
• Prior internship or work experience in the tech or internet industry is preferred.
• Require bilingual proficiency as communications and materials are regularly shared in both English and Mandarin with the global and China HQ teams.