Software Engineering Intern (Overseas AdTech Data Systems)
Software engineering intern at Tencent's new Singapore ad-tech hub, helping build next-generation advertising data systems natively on AWS — developing cloud-native ad data services and real-time/batch pipelines (Flink, Spark, HBase), writing tests, and supporting 24/7 high-traffic ad-tech operations alongside senior engineers.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
- Solid programming skills in Java with strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and OOP design
- Academic or personal project experience with, or strong desire to learn, big data frameworks (e.g., Flink, Spark, HBase)
- Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to debug code and solve complex technical problems
- Professional working proficiency in English and Mandarin
Nice to have
- Basic knowledge of multithreading and JVM
- Familiarity with Linux environments, Git, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with AI coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT) to enhance coding efficiency, test generation, and debugging
- Strong interest in the AdTech industry (e.g., Attribution, Tracking, RTB systems)
- Passion for exploring new technologies and a proactive, self-driven approach to learning
Full description
Business Unit Corporate Development Group (CDG) as the platform for the company's new business incubation and new business exploration, CDG is responsible for promoting development and innovation for important areas such as financial technology and advertising, as well as marketing services, including payment and financial applications. As a professional support platform, CDG also supports the company and various business groups in strategic planning, investments and mergers, investor relations and corporate global communications, marketing and public relations, and more.
About UsTencent 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, our two guiding principles are to use technology for good and to provide value to our users. Our growth strategy is built upon attracting the best people and creating an amazing work atmosphere that balances the energy of a start-up with the resources of a global innovation leader.
Role OverviewTencent AMS is establishing a core engineering hub in Singapore to spearhead our overseas advertising data infrastructure. We are seeking a motivated Software Engineering Intern to assist in the development of our next-generation ad-data systems natively on AWS. This is a unique opportunity to learn and contribute to building a high-scale ecosystem from the ground up. Working alongside experienced senior engineers, you will gain hands‑on experience tackling the unique challenges of high‑concurrency advertising logic—such as real‑time attribution and massive log processing—in a cloud‑native environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Cloud‑Native System Development: Assist in building, testing, and maintaining advertising data services on AWS, gaining exposure to technologies like EKS, MSK, and S3.
- Large‑Scale Data Engineering: Participate in the development and optimization of real‑time and batch processing pipelines using Flink, Spark, and HBase to handle massive ad‑log flows.
- System Reliability & Testing: Write robust unit and integration tests. Assist in monitoring system stability and troubleshooting basic performance bottlenecks under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Feature Implementation: Collaborate with the team to implement features that support mission‑critical, 24/7 ad‑tech operations with high traffic and low latency.
- Data Compliance: Support the team in developing technical solutions that enforce strict data isolation and regional compliance for global users.
Technical Requirements
- Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Backend Foundation: Solid programming skills in Java, with a strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object‑oriented design. Basic knowledge of multithreading and JVM is a plus.