Software Engineer Intern, Search

We are looking for talented intern to join our Search Engineering team at Cốc Cốc.

Cốc Cốc Search is integrated into the Cốc Cốc Browser, optimizing search results for Vietnamese users and helping them find accurate information quickly. As the volume of online data continues to grow exponentially, building a high-quality search engine becomes increasingly challenging and impactful.

As a Search Engineering Intern, you will work on core components of the search engine such as crawler, indexer, ranking, and query processing systems, contributing to products that serve millions of users and billions of search requests.

Support building, testing, and improving components of the search engine (crawler, indexer, searcher)

Work with large-scale data systems to collect, process, and analyze web data

Assist in developing and optimizing search algorithms and ranking logic

Participate in improving query understanding and search relevance for Vietnamese users

Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code (primarily in C++/Java)

Perform unit testing, debugging, and performance optimization

Collaborate with Product, Data, and Infrastructure teams to deliver new search features

Contribute to technical discussions, internal sharing, and learning activities

4th-year student or Fresh Graduate in Computer Science, IT, or related fields

Available for a minimum 3-month internship (full-time preferred)

Strong passion for backend systems, search technologies, or large-scale data processing

Good foundation in data structures and algorithms

Basic knowledge of C++, Java

Familiarity with Linux environment is a plus

Interest in search systems, information retrieval, or machine learning is a big advantage

Good problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills

Ability to read and write technical documents in English

Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn

Good communication skills and teamwork mindset

Phone Screening > Onsite Test > Technical Interview > Offering.

Few countries have local challengers in the search and browser space. Vietnam is one of those countries thanks to Cốc Cốc. There are a lot of challenges in competing against dominant global players, but also lots of rewards when we succeed.

What we are doing is difficult. This is why there are a lot of opportunities for you to learn and grow with support from a mix of the learning & development programs.

You will work alongside talented team members who have a unique skill set and expertise in this market.

Coc Coc is a Vietnamese company but you will be working in an international environment with team members/partners/customers who are local and international.

Parking fee

Monthly allowances: 8,000,000 VND

A culture of flexibility and responsibility, no dress code and annual Work From Home policy

Exciting internal events to help you understand the whole business and make you part of the Cốc Cốc family.

Modern and cozy kitchens with plenty of snacks and coffee/tea bars every day, to make sure energy level is high when you need it.

There are many interesting hobby clubs to share your non-professional passions like English Club, Yoga, Football and many other clubs are forming ...