Software Engineer Intern - Mobile at ShopBack (Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam)
ShopBack· Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam·
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Our Journey The ShopBack Group is Asia-Pacific's leading shopping and rewards platform, trusted by over 20 million active members across 13 markets, including Germany and the United States. Driven by the vision to make every day more rewarding, ShopBack saves members money and time with more ways to earn and more to do with what they earn, and empowers merchants and brand partners to effectively engage its members. Founded in Singapore in 2014, ShopBack now powers over US$5.5 billion in annual sales and half a million transactions a day for more than 20,000 online and in-store partners.
About the role:
We are seeking team members who strive to solve 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.
Your Adventure Ahead
- Contribute to the full mobile development lifecycle, from design to deployment.
- Build stable, high-performance mobile applications following best practices.
- Write clean, maintainable code and ensure app reliability.
- Actively participate in team discussions, share ideas, and learn from experienced engineers.
Essentials to Succeed
- Current students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (4th-year students or fresh graduates).
- Strong understanding of Software Engineering fundamentals (Data Structures, Algorithms).
- Has experience with one or more mobile development technologies, such as:
- iOS: Swift, Objective-C
- Android: Kotlin, Java
- Cross-platform: Flutter, React Native
- Eagerness to learn, adapt, and grow in a fast-paced 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.
- 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.
Why work at ShopBack
- High-Impact Scale: Employees work on products used by 50 million shoppers across 13 markets, processing over half a million daily transactions—real scale with tangible impact.
- Global & Diverse Teams: Engineering, product, data, and commercial teams are distributed across Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam, Australia, China, and the US, offering a multicultural work environment.
- Innovation & AI Focus: The company is actively building AI-powered features, presenting opportunities for engineers and data scientists to work on cutting-edge consumer tech.
- Hybrid & Flexible Work: Some roles (e.g., Assistant Marketing Manager in Sydney) are hybrid. Roles in Austin, Texas offer relocation support. Internships are often on-site (e.g., Shenzhen).
- Culture: Rated 4.0/5.0 for culture on LinkedIn (567 reviews), indicating a generally positive internal culture. The company emphasizes being “adventurous” and “driven.”
- Career Growth: With recent US expansion and ongoing scaling, there are opportunities for rapid career progression. The company has hired talent from top regional tech firms (Shopee, Grab, Lazada, ByteDance).
- Perks: Real cashback for employees (a natural perk of the product), plus standard benefits for a late-stage growth company in Singapore.