Intern - Software Engineering, Product Web (Fall 2021)
Company Description
Wish is a mobile e-commerce platform that flips traditional shopping on its head. We connect hundreds of millions of people with the widest selection of delightful, surprising, and—most importantly—affordable products delivered directly to their doors. Each day on Wish, millions of customers in more than 160 countries around the world discover new products. For our over 1 million merchant partners, anyone with a good idea and a mobile phone can instantly tap into a global market.
We're fueled by creating unique products and experiences that give people access to a new type of commerce, where all are welcome. If you’ve been searching for a supportive environment to chase your curiosity and use data to investigate the questions that matter most to you, this is the place.
Job Description
Our engineers move extremely fast, while solving interesting and challenging problems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing and improving web services and enabling a great web experience for Wish customers all over the world. Our team is small and nimble which allows us to release new code daily, iterate quickly, and make an impact immediately. Each engineer has the opportunity to work at all levels of the stack. They work on entire features from the database level to the client. We cultivate an environment for smart, driven engineers to thrive.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Solid foundation in computer science, math and/or software engineering
- Strong competencies in data structures, algorithms and software design
- Interest in end-to-end feature development from design to execution
- Self-motivated, smart, hands-on, relentlessly focused on impact, and able to operate under a great deal of independence
- Strong desire to improve the design, implementation, and maintenance of large software systems with millions of users
- Interest and ability to build features quickly and iterate in a data-driven fashion
- A passion for hacking social e-commerce is a must
- Available to commit to a full-time schedule at 40 hours/week from September - December 2021
Additional Information
Wish values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate based on any legally-protected class or characteristic. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please let your recruiter know. For job positions in San Francisco, CA, and other locations where required, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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