Software Engineer Intern

This role sits within the FC Mobile team and contributes to the technical foundation behind a major mobile football experience. The intern works under the close guidance of senior engineers and reports to the Lead Engineer, tackling real-world software engineering challenges focused on performance, logic, and system architecture. The role focuses on JavaScript/TypeScript, React.js, Node.js, and HTML/CSS, with flexibility based on project.

• Write, test, and maintain code for internal tools or web views, applying best practices learned from a mentor.
• Take ownership of building a tangible project, such as an internal developer tool or a live-ops web feature.
• Design data structures, build user interfaces, and optimise rendering performance for mobile environments.
• Use browser tools to spot bottlenecks and improve code for mobile devices.
• Write code that safely handles errors, delays, and edge cases beyond the happy path.
• Work in close daily collaboration with a dedicated senior mentor to break down technical tasks, ask questions, and agree on execution.
• Participate in code reviews by submitting code for feedback and adapting work to meet professional team standards.
• Conclude the internship by presenting the project journey to the engineering team, highlighting technical challenges faced and key insights.

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related technical field.
• Solid grasp of core programming logic, data structures, and basic algorithmic thinking gained through university coursework.
• Knowledge of web development, including HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript.
• Desire to figure out how things work, with enjoyment in breaking down logical puzzles and troubleshooting when code breaks.
• Comfort in asking questions.
• Experience creating detailed technical documentation, explaining what is understood and where one is stuck.

• Prior academic or personal project experience using React, Node.js, or TypeScript.
• Interest in how UI comes to life, including basic CSS transitions or working with HTML Canvas.
• Basic familiarity with browser developer tools (such as Chrome DevTools) for debugging, or a willingness to participate in professional development activities to stay current on industry knowledge.

• Onsite in Kuala Lumpur