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Backend Engineer Intern

CompanyTencent
LocationSingapore
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Develop innovative IT solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, robust online services. Assist in maintaining global compliance, user safety, and service reliability for WeChat features.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
89682
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

● 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

Who We Look For

● 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

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
C++PythonGolangJavaScalaLinuxHadoopSparkHiveKafkaFlinkIcebergDockerKubernetesBackend DevelopmentData Compliance
Categories
SoftwareTechnologyEngineeringData & Analytics