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Backend Engineering Intern (2027 Summer Internship)

AppLovin · Singapore

Posted about a month ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
43 days
AppLovin's roles stay open a median of 55 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of AppLovin's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at AppLovin
high
27 stale, 1 reposted of 37 open
Hiring momentum
47 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from AppLovin's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for AppLovin.

About this role

As a Backend Engineering Intern at AppLovin, you will design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs for a new social media platform called Gist. You'll collaborate with product managers and AI engineers, participate in system design discussions, and troubleshoot issues related to system performance. This role offers a fast-paced environment where you can learn from experienced engineers while contributing to the development of systems that will serve millions of users.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of AppLovin as an employer.

What you need

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Proficiency in at least one major backend programming language such as Go, Java, or Python
  • Strong computer science fundamentals — data structures and algorithms, operating systems, networking, and databases
  • Sharp logical thinking and problem-solving ability
  • Strong ownership mindset, good communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently
  • Genuine curiosity about how large-scale systems work

Nice to have

  • Hands-on experience with Go
  • Familiarity with relational or NoSQL databases (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
  • Exposure to caching or message queue systems such as Redis or Kafka
  • Interest in or project experience with real-time systems, media processing, or content recommendation
  • Comfortable working in a Linux environment

Worth weighing

  • Internship position may have limited long-term career growth opportunities
  • No specific salary or compensation details provided
  • Fast-paced environment may require quick adaptation to new challenges

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Listed by AppLovin on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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