WeChat - Backend Developer Intern
Business Unit
What the Role Entails
Develop innovative IT solutions that drive business impact, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methodsCollaborate 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
Who We Look For
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related fieldsProficiency 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
Students who will graduate in 2026 or beyond and will be able to commit to either a full time internship or a 3 day part-time internship. Ideal if you are able to onboard in November 2025 otherwise it will be for 2026 January intake
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
Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent
As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.