About the role We're an incubation team inside Lightspeed Studios chasing original IP with high replayability value. We move fast: idea → playable prototype → playtest → next idea. We're looking for an intern who can sit at the intersection of design and code, turning gameplay hypotheses into things people can actually click on within days, not weeks.
This is not a production role. The bar is "fun enough to validate," not "ready to ship." If you've spent weekends building prototypes for game jams just to see whether a weird mechanic works, you'll feel at home here.
What you'll do
Design and prototype gameplay mechanics across genres, with a focus on replayability and IP potential
Spin up playable web prototypes in Phaser.js / HTML5 / JS — fast, dirty, and instructive
Run informal playtests with the team, distil what's fun (and what isn't), and feed findings back into the next iteration
Produce light design docs — enough to communicate intent, not enough to drown in
Collaborate with the design lead on weekly experiments aligned to incubation themes
- Hands-on prototyping skills in Phaser.js, JavaScript, and HTML5 (or a comparable web/lightweight stack you can pivot from quickly)
- A portfolio of personal projects, game jam entries, or school work that shows you can take an idea from concept to playable
- Strong design instincts — you can articulate why a mechanic feels fun, not just describe what it does
- Comfort with ambiguity and rapid iteration; you're energised by short loops and don't need a fully written spec to start
- Curiosity about what makes games replayable — roguelikes, party games, autobattlers, deckbuilders, whatever the genre
Bonus points
- You use AI-assisted dev tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot) in your workflow
- Game jam wins or notable releases (itch.io, Steam, App Store)
- Familiarity with replay-driven systems: procgen, meta-progression, asymmetric matchmaking, live-ops loops
- Some art/audio/UX chops to make prototypes feel a notch above programmer-art
As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.
Skills Required
- Hands-on prototyping skills in Phaser.js, JavaScript, and HTML5 (or comparable web/lightweight stack)
- Portfolio of personal projects, game jam entries, or school work demonstrating concept-to-playable work
- Strong design instincts and ability to articulate why mechanics are fun
- Comfort with ambiguity and rapid iteration; able to work from minimal specs
- Curiosity about replayability systems (roguelikes, party games, autobattlers, deckbuilders, etc.)
- Ability to work on-site in Singapore
- Use of AI-assisted dev tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot) in workflow
- Game jam wins or published releases on itch.io, Steam, or app stores
- Familiarity with replay-driven systems: procgen, meta-progression, asymmetric matchmaking, live-ops loops
- Some art, audio, or UX skills to improve prototype polish
Tencent Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as a standout, with strong PPO options and relatively low prescription costs highlighted for U.S. plans. This suggests the medical offering can be a meaningful component of the overall rewards package for U.S.-based employees.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as competitive in the U.S., with employer match details called out as an item to confirm in writing. This indicates retirement benefits can be a notable strength where applicable.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Performance-linked incentives and share-based awards are repeatedly included as part of the compensation model, alongside potential RSU and sign-on eligibility in certain roles. This points to total rewards often extending beyond base pay through variable and equity components.
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What We Do
Tencent uses technology to enrich the lives of Internet users. Our communications and social platforms Weixin and QQ connect users with each other, with digital content and daily life services in just a few clicks. Our high performance advertising platform helps brands and marketers reach out to hundreds of millions of consumers in China. Our financial technology and business services support our partners' business growth and assist their digital upgrade. We invest heavily in talent and technological innovation, actively participating in the development of the Internet industry. Tencent was founded in Shenzhen, China, in 1998, and listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since June 2004.
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