Backend Engineer Intern, Data Infrastructure - Platform (Fall 2026)
Summary
Build and maintain Shopee’s big-data platform, writing scalable backend services in Java/Go/Python to power analytics, scheduling, and visualization for thousands of internal users.
Shopee will be prioritizing applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require Shopee sponsorship of a visa.
Kindly note that you can only be considered in one recruitment process at a time within Sea Group and will be considered for jobs in the order that you have applied.
We are building a central one‑stop big data platform that provides end‑to‑end data solutions to empower thousands of users — including data engineers, BI analysts, operations staff, and backend developers — with tools for efficient data management, development, task scheduling, governance, and visualization.
Our platform supports massive‑scale business needs across e‑commerce, digital finance, supply chain, and more.
Job Description- Participate in the design, development, and maintenance of core products within the big data ecosystem, including: RAM, DataMap, DataStudio, Scheduler System, Data Dashboard, etc.
- Write high‑quality, efficient, scalable, and maintainable backend code.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and QA to deliver robust, production‑ready features.
- Continuously improve system performance, reliability, and developer experience.
- Take part in system architecture design and product roadmap discussions, contribute to the long‑term technical evolution and big picture of our products.
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
- Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, including: data structures & algorithms, operating systems, networking, distributed systems.
- Proficient in at least one backend programming language: Java, Python, or Go.
- Familiar with relational databases (e.g., MySQL) and middleware technologies (e.g., Redis, Kafka).
- Understanding of HTTP protocol, RESTful API design, and microservice architecture.
- Internship or project experience related to: backend system development, big data infrastructure.
- Familiarity with big data technologies, such as: Hadoop, Spark, Flink, Presto, StarRocks, etc.
- Strong debugging and problem‑solving skills in large‑scale systems.
- Proficiency in Java, and hands‑on experience with: Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, MySQL, Redis, Kafka.
- Contributions to open‑source projects or technical blogs.