Software Engineer Intern (H1 2027)
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Summary
Build and test scalable backend features for ShopBack’s ecommerce and payments platform, designing REST APIs and collaborating with product teams using modern tools.
Our Journey
The ShopBack Group is Asia-Pacific’s leading shopping, rewards, and payments platform, serving over 20 million active members across 13 markets. In 2025, the Group continued its global growth with its expansion into North America. Driven by the vision to make every day more rewarding, ShopBack is dedicated to saving members money and time, and delivering delight every day. The platform also enables merchants and brands to engage with their members in a cost-effective manner. Founded in 2014, ShopBack now powers over US$5.5 billion in annual sales for over 20,000 online and in-store partners, and has rewarded shoppers with more than US$900 million (over S$1 billion) in Cashback to date. Through its innovative offerings, ShopBack continues to create value for both members and merchants. Notably, its payment solution, ShopBack Pay, offers members a convenient and rewarding payment option at checkout.
At ShopBack, our engineering teams build scalable platforms and utilize leading-edge technologies to build a world-class product. You will join a diverse and talented team of aspiring engineers with great ambitions to impact the eCommerce landscape. We are seeking team members who strive to solve the hard problems, take pride in delivering world-class products, and are strong team players.
You are someone who wants to see the impact of your work making a difference every day. You find passion in the craft and are constantly seeking improvement and better ways to solve tough problems.
We are currently accepting credit-bearing internship applications for H1 2027 (Jan - Jul 2027).
Your Adventure Ahead
- Contribute to the ideation, technical design, implementation, and testing of product features
- Produce high quality software following good architecture and design principles that are scalable
- Design & deliver thoughtfully crafted REST APIs to drive the interactions between our client applications and backend services
- Collaborate with product, data and design to define the future of the ShopBack experience
Essentials to Succeed
- Computer Science or related major
- Constantly curious, always looking to learn new technologies
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication ability and desire to thrive in a high-growth startup environment.
- AI Competency: Demonstrated use of AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude) to develop new or improve workflows, enhance productivity, and drive efficiency at scale.
- Applicants from all varsities are welcome to apply, including University, Polytechnic, and ITE
- Minimum commitment period of 6 months, full-time.
ShopBacker Traits
- Agency - We take ownership and act, rather than waiting for permission. When something's blocking progress, we find a way through it and follow through until it's done.
- Judgement - We aim for high-impact decisions, not just easy wins, and we put the bigger picture ahead of individual interests. That means moving quickly and confidently, while staying thoughtful about when a call really matters.
- Learning Velocity - We pick up new skills fast and let go of old habits just as quickly when something better comes along. We benchmark ourselves against the best and keep raising our own bar.
- Tenacity - We stay in it when things get hard, keeping a level head under pressure. We debate openly before deciding, then commit fully — and support each other along the way.
What's in it for ShopBackers
- Career growth opportunities to take on greater challenges that help you realise your ambitions.
- Be part of a winning team on a journey to global scale.
- Competitive compensation based on performance.
- Candid, open, and collaborative culture where feedback is valued.
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