Software Engineering & Development internship in Singapore
Write code, test features and work with product teams at tech companies in Singapore.
What you'll do
Your day-to-day
As a Software Engineering & Development intern in Singapore, you might:
- Write and review code for web or mobile apps.
- Write tests and help fix bugs.
- Help set up cloud services and deployments.
- Work with designers on new features.
- Join stand-ups and sprint reviews with your team.
You'll build coding, testing and teamwork skills in a regional tech hub.
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Local know-how
What to know before you go
Software engineering in Singapore
Singapore's government treats digital skills as a national priority through its Smart Nation program, and many international tech, finance and e-commerce companies run regional teams from the city. The one-north district, built around research and technology hubs, is one well-known cluster, and there are tech teams across the business district too.
Much of the tech activity is in fintech, cloud and e-commerce, so an internship here can show you how product teams serve users across Southeast Asia from one small, busy market. Visa assistance is included in every program. Whatever the stack, you might practice clear written English, code review and teamwork, which employers everywhere value.
Job roles
Front-End Developer Intern
Build and update the parts of an app that users see.
Back-End Developer Intern
Work on servers, databases and APIs.
QA Engineer Intern
Write tests and help catch bugs before release.
DevOps Intern
Help automate builds, tests and deployments.
Mobile Developer Intern
Help build and test iOS or Android apps.
UX/UI Designer Intern
Help design screens that are easy to use.
Your exact tasks depend on your host company, and all our host companies in Singapore work in English.
The industry
The Software Engineering & Development industry in Singapore
Economic impact
Singapore is Southeast Asia's main tech hub, and many global tech firms run their regional offices there.
Technology
Fintech, cloud services and AI are big areas, and many teams build products for customers across the region.
Career opportunities
Web, mobile, testing, DevOps and design are all open to you, and your internship helps you see which path fits.
Prices
How much it costs
Asia Internship Program prices depend on your program and how long you stay. See the destination page for the full price table.
FAQ
Questions interns ask
Can international students do a software internship in Singapore?
You need to be 18 or over with good English. Any nationality can apply, with or without a degree, and no experience is needed. Visa assistance is included in every program. We confirm your visa route before you pay the deposit and prepare the documents your embassy asks for.
Do I need a computer science degree for a software internship in Singapore?
Not always. Students, graduates and career changers are welcome. Host teams look at your projects and skills, so a portfolio or GitHub profile helps.
Which programming languages are most useful for Singapore internships?
It depends on the team, but JavaScript, Python and Java come up often in web and back-end work. Tell your career advisor what you know, and we'll match you from there.
Applications open all year
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It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.