Full-stack Engineer Intern

Company Description
Homebase (YC W21) is a real estate technology company from Singapore that aims to solve one of the biggest socio-economic problems of our generation: Homeownership.
Our obsession with executional excellence, asymmetric access to international capital, and relentless, world-class talents are our unfair advantages that made us the most valuable proptech in Vietnam within a mere span of just 3+ years.
We are backed by leading global investors, such as Y Combinator, VinaCapital, Goodwater Capital, Ace & Co., and Antler; and are advised by founders and senior executives from some of the world's largest and most successful tech companies, such as Alibaba, PropertyGuru, Opendoor, and Divvy Homes.
We are currently experiencing an extremely exciting time. We've recently announced our $30 million fundraise from leading global investors making us one of Southeast Asia's most valuable real estate technology startup. We've seen increased recognition by international press including VNExpress, Forbes, and Vietcetera of the impact that Homebase is making across millions of lives. This year, we plan to launch new product lines and your joining would coincide with these exciting developments.
Homebase's team hails from prestigious international organizations, such as Harvard, MIT, McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, etc. We believe in hiring only top talents and historically accept only -1% of all applicants. As a company, we are forward-looking and embrace diversity.
Job Description
We are looking for a top-level Full Stack Engineer who is comfortable with both front and backend programming. A lot of what you do will be starting from scratch. You can expect a lot of autonomy; in return, we expect you to have a strong sense of ownership and desire to help shape the future direction of the company. You will have a chance to work directly with the core members of our high-performing team and will have the following responsibilities:
- Use modern front-end technologies to create user-friendly website;
- Collaborate with UX-UI designer to design interactive site and improve website usability;
- Develop backend applications;
- Creating servers and databases for functionality;
- Work with senior management to optimize the operation of Engineering Department;
- Meeting both technical and consumer needs.
Our requirements
We are looking for candidates who fulfill the following criteria:
- Degree in Computer Science from a good university;
- At least 2 years of programming experience;
- Able to converse fluently in English;
- Proficiency with modern front-end technologies (React, NextJS);
- Proficiency with server-side languages such as Python, JavaScript;
- Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL, Oracle, and MongoDB.
Additionally, we're looking for candidates who embodies our core values:
Win with integrity
"We are honest, principled, and fair in all that we do."
Expect to be champions
"We are here to win big. We are ambitious and push the boundaries of what's possible. We welcome challenges and possess a "can do" spirit."
All-in
"We understand that most startups fail; therefore, to beat the odds, we go "all-in" and leave no room for half-heartedness."
Radical transparency
"We strive for truth as embracing reality helps us win. We are not afraid to be honest, have difficult conversations, and engage in thoughtful disagreements in search for better answers."
Excellence pursued relentlessly
"We relentlessly pursue excellence, holding ourselves to extremely high standards. We seek continuous growth by setting the bar higher each time we make progress."
Hold the long-term view
"We always act in the long term interest of the company, forgoing short-term gains and short cuts."
Own your success
"We embrace an ownership mindset and are accountable for the outcomes we deliver. We lead by example and demonstrate unwavering dedication, commitment, and proactiveness in building towards our collective success."
Meritocracy
"We strive to build a culture of meritocracy where rewards are commensurate with ability and contribution."
Enduring discipline
"We consistently think and act in disciplined ways, including financially. We are frugal and spend wisely. We believe that discipline equals freedom."
Bias for action
"We move fast and take bold action. We know that while opportunity is fleeting, most decisions can be reversed if the outcome isn't as expected."
Achieve more together
"We direct our collective energy to achieve extraordinary results as we believe that "the whole is greater than the sum of the parts."
Serve customers hết sức
"We obsess over serving our customers to the absolute best of our abilities (Vietnamese: hết sức). We always seek to identify our clients' unique needs, cultivate authentic relationships, and deliver innovative solutions that best address these needs."
Elevate society
"We want our work to make positive impacts on society and touch millions of lives. With every action we take, we hope to build towards a better future for generations to come."
Benefits and Opportunities
Candidates will have unparalleled learning opportunities for learning and accelerated career growth working in a fast-paced, hyper-growth startup environment. As a member of the team, you'll have opportunities to:
- Receive 4,600,000 VND allowance per month, plus 1,000,000 VND increment every 4 months;
- Potential for conversion into a full-time role upon successful performance;
- Develop core competencies in the areas of technology and computer science;
- Take on high-impact projects that push the technological frontier of the company;
- Work with world-class team members hailing from leading organizations, such as Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, Harvard Business School, University of Pennsylvania, etc;
- Broaden professional network in the areas of technology and in Vietnam's software engineering community as a whole;
- Accelerated career path with arguably the most exciting prop-tech startup in Southeast Asia.