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WXG - Big Data Development Engineer Intern

CompanyTencent
LocationSingapore
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Develop backend services and APIs to support product and data needs for the Weixin ecosystem. Build and maintain large-scale data pipelines and optimize storage and query performance across distributed systems.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
89052
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world. Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen, China, Tencent's guiding principle is to use technology for good. Our communication and social services connect more than one billion people around the world, helping them to keep in touch with friends and family, access transportation, pay for daily necessities, and even be entertained. Tencent also publishes some of the world's most popular video games and other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe. Tencent also offers a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our clients' digital transformation and business growth. Tencent has been listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 2004.
About the Role

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

  • Support the development of backend services and APIs to support WeChat's product and data needs.
  • Build and maintain large-scale data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and analytics across distributed systems.
  • Work with the data platform team to optimize storage and query performance on systems such as ClickHouse, Hive, and Apache Iceberg.
  • Contribute to real-time data streaming infrastructure using tools such as Apache Pulsar or Kafka.
  • Collaborate with product and data teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  • Participate in code reviews and system design discussions with a strong eagerness to learn.

Who We Look For

  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or similar quantitative field.
  • Proficiency in at least one backend programming language: Python, Java, C/C++, or Go.
  • Familiarity with big data ecosystems and tools such as Spark, Hive, Iceberg, ClickHouse, Kafka, or Apache Pulsar is a strong plus.
  • Understanding of distributed systems concepts (e.g. data partitioning, replication, fault tolerance) is preferred.
  • Self-driven, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
  • Fluency in both English and Mandarin to work effectively with international teams and stakeholders based in HQ.

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.

Key Skills
PythonJavaC/C++GoSparkHiveApache IcebergClickHouseKafkaApache PulsarDistributed SystemsData PipelinesAPI DevelopmentBackend DevelopmentEnglish FluencyMandarin Fluency
Categories
Data & AnalyticsSoftwareTechnologyEngineering