Backend Engineer, Engineering Infra - DBaaS, DB Solution (2026 Graduate)

About The TeamShopee will be prioritizing applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require Shopee sponsorship of a visa.Kindly note that you can only be considered in one recruitment process at a time within Sea Group and will be considered for jobs in the order that you have applied.As part of the Engineering Infrastructure team, the DBaaS - DB Solution team supports Shopee’s business growth by providing a unified, seamless, scalable database access solution. The team develops common services, frameworks, libraries, and practices that promote the unification of backend architecture, enhance engineering efficiency, and ensure that backend service development is smooth, stable, and aligned.Job DescriptionDesign and implement high-performance, efficient database access solutions to enhance Shopee's backend architecture, moving towards a cohesive and unified system.Identify and resolve emerging challenges in database access domains, proposing innovative solutions that ensure a seamless and scalable experience.Collaborate closely with other teams to develop and execute company-wide strategies aimed at improving the efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources, ensuring sustainable management of services.RequirementsBachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science or related fields.Passionate about coding and programming, innovation, and solving challenging problems.In-depth understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures and algorithms, operating systems, networks, databases, etc.).Strong and hands-on experience with at least one of the programming languages: Go, Python, C++, Java.Strong logical thinking abilities.Skills Below Are Optional But PreferableHands-on experience and knowledge of relational databases such as MySQL.Knowledge of MySQL data sharding and scaling methods, solutions, and technologies such as Vitess and ShardingSphere.Knowledge of Linux development environments and multi-threaded programming.Familiar with common network protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTP) and network programming.Experience in designing and developing large-scale distributed systems.