Backend Engineer Intern (Fall 2026)

Department Engineering and Technology LevelInternship LocationSingapore The Engineering and Technology team is at the core of the Shopee platform development. The team is made up of a group of passionate engineers from all over the world, striving to build the best systems with the most suitable technologies. Our engineers do not merely solve problems at hand; We build foundations for a long-lasting future. We don't limit ourselves on what we can or can't do; we take matters into our own hands even if it means drilling down to the bottom layer of the computing platform. Shopee's hyper-growing business scale has transformed most "innocent" problems into huge technical challenges, and there is no better place to experience it first-hand if you love technologies as much as we do. **Job Description:*** Design, develop, maintain, and optimize backend services and systems. * Participate in system architecture design and technical discussions to deliver scalable and reliable solutions. * Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions. * Develop reusable components and platform services to support business growth and product innovation. * Optimize system performance, stability, scalability, and resource efficiency. * Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to functionality, reliability, and performance. * Contribute to the design and implementation of distributed systems, data processing pipelines, and high-concurrency services. * Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies, and apply innovative solutions to business challenges. **Requirements:*** Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, or a related field. * Proficiency in at least one backend programming language such as Java, Go, Python, or C\+\+. * Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, operating systems, computer networks, and databases. * Familiarity with Linux operating systems and backend development environments. * Experience with relational databases such as MySQL. * Understanding of system design principles, distributed systems, and scalable backend architectures. * Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and debugging skills. * Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of projects. * Passion for technology, innovation, and solving complex engineering challenges. * Full-time interns preferred * Part-time interns who can commit at least 3 working days a week are also welcome to apply