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ShopBack

Cashback platform rewarding online shoppers

Operations Automation Engineer Intern

Winter 2027Updated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Internship
Singapore
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Software EngineeringBackend Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Experience or strong interest in designing automation strategies and data transformation.
  • Proven experience in rapid prototyping and minimum viable product development.
  • Strong background in data transformation and manipulation.
  • Flexibility with SQL, Java, and Python, with the ability to navigate and integrate cross-platform processes.
  • Ability to integrate application programming interfaces into solutions, ensuring seamless data flow and system connectivity.
  • Comfort experimenting with low-code tools and platforms.
  • Ability to work autonomously, take ownership of projects, and research and implement new technologies independently.
  • Experience working closely with operations or cross-functional teams.
  • Openness to self-learning and continuous skill development.
  • Demonstrated use of generative artificial intelligence tools, such as ChatGPT, Cursor, or Claude, to develop new or improve workflows, enhance productivity, and drive efficiency at scale.
Responsibilities
  • Work with the operations team to understand business needs and design strategies that automate processes and transform data.
  • Analyze existing workflows to identify areas for automation and data optimization, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
  • Implement designed strategies using appropriate technical solutions for prototyping or scale, aligned with business goals.
  • Develop and test minimum viable products using traditional development and low-code tools to explore ideas and solutions.
  • Transition prototypes into scalable solutions deployable across the organization that meet high-impact project requirements.
  • Experiment with and integrate low-code tools to accelerate development and ensure solutions are adaptable and efficient.
  • Take ownership of projects, work independently while reporting to the operations team, and drive initiatives that influence company growth.
  • Engage with cross-functional teams to align strategies and solutions with operational goals and support successful integration.
  • Research new technologies and methods to enhance processes and drive innovation.
Desired Qualifications
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a resourceful approach to challenges.

About the company

ShopBack operates as a cashback platform that offers rewards and personalized deals to online shoppers in the Asia-Pacific region. It partners with e-commerce platforms and retailers to earn a commission on sales it drives, then shares a portion of that commission with users as cashback to encourage repeat purchases. The platform uses a browser extension to alert users to available cashback opportunities, simplifying the shopping process. Revenue comes from affiliate marketing, advertising, and data analytics services provided to partners. Unlike many single-market cashback sites, ShopBack covers multiple APAC markets and combines shopping rewards with personalized deals and partner data insights. The company’s goal is to increase customer loyalty and boost sales for its partners by making saving easy for shoppers.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$375.6M

Headquarters

Singapore, Singapore

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • FY2026 revenue grew over 30%, with six straight quarters of adjusted EBITDA profitability.
  • ShopBack launched in the United States in 2025, opening a massive new market.
  • ShopBack Play and AI personalization lifted engagement across shopping and gaming use cases.

What critics are saying

  • FY2025 profit relied partly on fair-value gains, not just operating performance.
  • 2024 layoffs cut 195 jobs, signaling ongoing cost pressure and operating fragility.
  • Affiliate cashback is disposable; Amazon, Walmart, and banks can replicate it quickly.

What makes ShopBack unique

  • ShopBack spans 13 markets, 50 million users, and 20,000 merchant partners.
  • Its gamified cashback model extends into ShopBack Play and U.S. Amazon offers.
  • Westpac and Texas Athletics partnerships prove uncommon brand and banking distribution.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Remote Work Options

Meal Benefits

Wellness Program

Professional Development Budget

Flexible Work Hours

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Tech in Asia
Apr 8th, 2026
ShopBack sees over 30% revenue growth in FY 2026 with expansion into gaming and AI

ShopBack, the cashback shopping platform, has achieved over 30% revenue growth in the 12 months ending March 2026, driven by expansion into higher-frequency use cases and increased AI adoption for personalisation and cost savings. The Singapore-headquartered company also reached adjusted EBITDA profitability for six consecutive quarters. The firm expanded beyond traditional shopping into "play-to-earn" through ShopBack Play, launched in six markets in January 2025. In Hong Kong alone, the feature has returned over HK$5 million to users. Operating across 13 markets with over 20,000 merchant partners, ShopBack works on an affiliate marketing model. In FY 2025, it recorded revenue of S$129.4 million and swung to profit before tax of S$208.9 million from a US$48.5 million loss the previous year. The company is considering a potential IPO.

PR Newswire
Mar 24th, 2026
ShopBack named to Fast Company's most innovative companies list for cashback on Amazon

ShopBack, Asia-Pacific's leading shopping and rewards platform with over 60 million users, has been named to Fast Company's 2026 list of the World's Most Innovative Companies in the Finance and Personal Finance category. The Singapore-based company earned recognition for its consumer-first approach to cashback, including being one of few platforms where US consumers can earn cashback on Amazon purchases. ShopBack pioneered gamified savings through features like ShopBack Play, which lets users earn cashback by playing mobile games, and ShopBack Pay, a licensed payment solution operating across 20,000-plus physical retail locations in Asia-Pacific. Founded in 2014, ShopBack officially launched in the US in 2025 and powers over $5.5 billion in annual sales for more than 20,000 brands globally. The company has paid out over $800 million in cashback to shoppers worldwide.

VentureBeat
May 15th, 2025
Shopback Expands Rewards Business From Asia To The U.S. With Gamified Offers

ShopBack, Asia-Pacific’s shopping and rewards platform with over 50 million users across 13 markets, announced its official launch in the United States. Known for making everyday purchases more rewarding through its gamified earning model, ShopBack is now available to U.S. shoppers with a slate of features and offers exclusive to the U.S., from over 2,000 merchants including Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Expedia, iHerb, Ulta, Macy’s, Kohl’s, Uber, CVS, DoorDash and more.ShopBack is a cashback and loyalty platform that helps American shoppers get more out of everypurchase. Founded in 2014, it is headquartered in Singapore and its U.S. operations are based in Austin,Texas.Founded in Singapore in 2014 by Henry Chan and Joel Leong, ShopBack has become a household name across Asia-Pacific by offering its 50 million users cashback and personalized deals from over 20,000 merchant partners. With more than US$4 billion in annual sales driven to its brand partners, ShopBack is now setting its sights on becoming a go-to destination for smart shopping in the U.S

Tech in Asia
Dec 7th, 2022
ShopBack raises $30m from Westpac as it gears up for IPO

Its latest raise follows the US$160 million it secured earlier this year, and it will support ShopBack’s growth efforts leading up to its IPO.

Fintech News Network
Oct 4th, 2022
ShopBack Raises Additional US$80 Million From Temasek’s 65 Equity Partners - Fintech Singapore

Shopping and rewards platform ShopBack extends its Series F funding round with US$80 million of equity capital from 65 Equity Partners.