WXG - Data Scientist Intern (Safety Strategies)

WeChat International Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Tencent is seeking a candidate to contribute to the WeiXin Group (WXG) with a focus on detecting and mitigating fraudulent accounts through machine learning. The role requires building ML/DL solutions, analyzing user behavior, and deploying models to enhance platform safety.

The ideal candidate is pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in CS/Data Science/Engineering, has strong Python skills, knowledge of C/C++/Go, and can communicate effectively with both technical and business

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in CS, data science, computer engineering, or related field.
• Able to communicate complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Participate in designing safe processes and managing safety rules to ensure account safety.
• Analyse behavioural trends to identify malicious activities and detect anomalies via data analysis and machine learning.
• Devise strategies to track fraudulent accounts and protect users from spam or fraudulent activity.
• Deploy and maintain machine learned models to help detect malicious accounts.

Skills

ML/DL solutions

Python

C/C++/Go

Communication

Mandarin & English

Education

CS/Data Science/Engineering degree

Job description

Business Unit

Business Unit WeiXin Group(WXG) is responsible for the construction and operation of the Weixin ecosystem and leveraging Weixin's open platforms such as Official Accounts, Mini Programs, Weixin Pay, WeCom and search function. WXG provides solutions and connectivity for intelligent upgrades across all industries. WXG is also responsible for the development and operation of QQ Mail, WeRead and other products.

What the Role Entails

• Participate in designing safe processes and managing safety rules to ensure account safety while improving the safety experience


• Analyse behavioural trends to identify malicious activities and detect anomalies in the WeChat ecosystem via data analysis and machine learning


• Devise appropriate strategies to track fraudulent accounts and protect users from spam or fraudulent activity


• Deploy and maintain machine learned models to help detect malicious accounts

Who We Look For

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field


• Ability to communicate complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders in a way they can easily understand and appreciate.


• Experience on building machine learning or deep learning solutions


• Good knowledge of Python programming language, C/C++/Go programming language is preferred


• Self-driven, innovative, collaborative, with good communication and presentation skills, able to translate between business and technical audiences


• Proficiency in English and Mandarin is required as this role involves regular collaboration with regional teams and Mandarin-speaking stakeholders, including counterparts based in China

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

Who we are

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

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.