Job Description

Company Overview:
Rakuten Group is a global Internet and e-commerce company, with over 1.3 billion registered users worldwide. Our e-commerce platform is the largest of its kind in Japan and among the world's largest by sales. Rakuten has many subsidiaries as well, including well-known brands like Rakuten VIKI, ShopStyle, Curbside, Rakuten TV, Kobo (e-Reading), and Viber (messaging).

Department Overview:
We belongs to AI & Data Division apartment AI Labs team. Our mission is to Create AI-native products offering unique experiences using Rakuten's data and ecosystem. e.g. Ecommerce chatbot assistant, AI-Search.
Why We're Hiring Interns:
We believe in nurturing future talent and providing hands-on experience in a dynamic, global environment. As an Android Developer Intern, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to applications used by millions, learn from experienced engineers, and gain practical skills in mobile development. This internship is designed to give you a solid foundation in building robust, high-quality Android applications within a large-scale ecosystem.
Position Details:
As an Android Developer Intern, you will: * Work closely with Product Managers and Tech Leads to understand requirements and assist in implementing features for native Android applications.

• Collaborate with offshore and backend teams to help develop robust end-to-end features.
• Learn and apply best practices for unit testing and ensuring the quality of your own code.
• Gain exposure to professional software engineering practices, including coding standards, code reviews, and source control management.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture by actively participating in discussions and seeking knowledge.
• Be mentored by senior developers and receive constructive feedback to accelerate your learning and growth.

What We're Looking For: * Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.

• Basic experience in Kotlin or Java for Android development.
• Understanding of Software fundamentals (e.g., SOLID principles, basic dependency injection concepts, unit testing principles, threading, common data structures).
• Familiarity with Android frameworks and an awareness of mobile design patterns (e.g., MVVM).
• Basic knowledge of the Observable Pattern.
• Some exposure to the Android SDK, common Jetpack libraries, and REST API integration.
• Awareness of professional software engineering practices and best practices for the full software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, and source control management.
• Curiosity about open-source and commercial libraries commonly used in the Android ecosystem.
• A strong passion for code quality and an openness to learning about unit tests.
• Comfortable working in an Agile environment.
• Eager to help teammates, share knowledge, and learn from others.
• Open to receiving constructive feedback.

Rakuten is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of ***, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief, or age.
Application Instructions
Please apply for this position by submitting your text CV using InternSG.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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