WeChat Tech Intern (Backend Developer)

Responsibilities:

About WeChat

With over 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:

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

No more than school years remaining at the time of internship entry

Ability to commit to at least 63 working days over three to five months

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

Fluency in both English and Mandarin Chinese for effective communication with international stakeholders