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.

 

  JOB DESCRIPTION

 

• 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

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

 

• 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

 

HIRING PROCESS

 

Phone Screening > Onsite Test > Technical Interview > Offering.

 

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING FOR CỐC CỐC

 

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.

 

Professional growth:

 

• 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.

 

Compensation and benefits:

 

• Parking fee
• Monthly allowances: 8,000,000 VND

 

Working environment:

 

• 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 ...