Backend Engineer Intern, Recommendation (Spring/Summer 2026)
Shopee’s Recommendation Team is looking for an intern to help build and maintain large-scale recommender systems for their e-commerce platform. The role involves designing core backend solutions, optimizing serving engines, and working on high-performance data pipelines. Candidates are expected to have a strong foundation in computer science fundamentals and proficiency in C++, Golang, or Python. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with scalable architectures in a high-concurrency environment.
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Experience
0-0 years
Function
Engineering
Work mode
Onsite, Singapore
Company
Tier 1
What you will work on
Shopee’s Recommendation Team is looking for an intern to help build and maintain large-scale recommender systems for their e-commerce platform. The role involves designing core backend solutions, optimizing serving engines, and working on high-performance data pipelines. Candidates are expected to have a strong foundation in computer science fundamentals and proficiency in C++, Golang, or Python. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with scalable architectures in a high-concurrency environment.
TAL's take
Strong tier-1 company with a clearly defined and meaningful internship program in core backend systems.
The JD is very clear about the team mission, expected tasks, and required skill sets for the internship.
Must haves
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields
- Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and computer systems
- Proficiency in C++/Golang/Python
- Experience in Linux environments
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
Tools and skills
About the company
Shopee is a major global e-commerce entity with a strong engineering footprint.
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