Tencent

Global tech conglomerate: social, gaming, cloud

Data Scientist Intern - Safety Strategies

Applied Machine LearningConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

InternshipSingaporeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Ability to communicate complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders in an understandable way.
Experience building machine-learning or deep-learning solutions.
Good knowledge of Python programming; knowledge of C, C++, or Go is preferred.
Proficiency in English and Mandarin is required because the role involves regular collaboration with regional teams and Mandarin-speaking stakeholders, including counterparts based in China.

Responsibilities

Participate in designing safe processes and managing safety rules to ensure account safety while improving the safety experience.
Analyze behavioral trends to identify malicious activities and detect anomalies in the WeChat ecosystem using data analysis and machine learning.
Devise strategies to track fraudulent accounts and protect users from spam or fraudulent activity.
Deploy and maintain machine-learning models to help detect malicious accounts.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of C, C++, or Go programming languages.

Business Unit

WeiXin Group(WXG) is responsible for the construction and operation of the Weixin ecosystem and leveraging Weixin's open platforms such as Official Accounts, Mini Programs, Weixin Pay, WeCom and search function. WXG provides solutions and connectivity for intelligent upgrades across all industries. WXG is also responsible for the development and operation of QQ Mail, WeRead and other products.

What the Role Entails

Participate in designing safe processes and managing safety rules to ensure account safety while improving the safety experience
Analyse behavioural trends to identify malicious activities and detect anomalies in the WeChat ecosystem via data analysis and machine learning
Devise appropriate strategies to track fraudulent accounts and protect users from spam or fraudulent activity
Deploy and maintain machine learned models to help detect malicious accounts

Who We Look For

Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Ability to communicate complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders in a way they can easily understand and appreciate.
Experience on building machine learning or deep learning solutions
Good knowledge of Python programming language, C/C++/Go programming language is preferred
Self-driven, innovative, collaborative, with good communication and presentation skills, able to translate between business and technical audiences Proficiency in English and Mandarin is required as this role involves regular collaboration with regional teams and Mandarin-speaking stakeholders, including counterparts based in China

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

About the Company

Tencent

Global tech conglomerate: social, gaming, cloud

Tencent is a Chinese tech group that runs major consumer platforms, online gaming, music and video streaming, fintech services, and cloud/enterprise software. Its products include Weixin/WeChat and QQ for messaging and social features with integrated payments, Tencent Cloud for AI and cloud infrastructure, and a large portfolio of games (in-house titles and stakes in studios like Riot Games and Epic Games). It differentiates itself through a massive global user base, a broad, interconnected ecosystem, and deep investments across gaming, media, fintech, and cloud, creating synergies across consumer and enterprise offerings. Its goal is to connect people and businesses through a comprehensive digital platform, expanding its services and AI-powered tools at scale.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Shenzhen, China
Founded: 1998

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