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The HENNGE Global Internship Program 2027 is a 4 to 6-week software engineering internship at HENNGE’s headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. There is no salary, but your round-trip flights are fully funded, and HENNGE also provides a monthly subsidy, medical insurance for interns who live outside Japan, and a Japanese mobile phone with data.
It is open to third-year undergraduates, Master’s and PhD students and recent graduates in computer science or a related field. Everything runs in English, and no Japanese is needed. Places are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Host country | Japan (Tokyo, Shibuya headquarters) |
| Organisation | HENNGE K.K. |
| Duration | 4 to 6 weeks, on site |
| Funding | Unpaid internship with round-trip airfare, monthly subsidy, medical insurance (non-residents) and a mobile phone |
| Who can apply | Third-year undergraduates and above, or recent graduates, in computer science or related fields |
| Language | English, no Japanese needed |
| Application fee | None mentioned |
| Deadline | Rolling, first come first served |
What is the HENNGE Global Internship Program?
HENNGE is a Japanese cloud software company. Its Global Internship Program (GIP) is on-site training for students and early-career engineers, with a dedicated mentor and daily contact with the engineering team. The focus is on building strong engineering basics, problem-solving and teamwork, with hands-on work on AWS.
The program is part of HENNGE’s pre-hiring process, and strong interns may be offered full-time jobs in Japan. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 7 PM Japan time.
Choose your pathway
- Full-Stack Pathway (up to 6 weeks): back-end APIs and front-end interfaces in Python, Go or TypeScript, then a DevOps and infrastructure project, and a special assignment in weeks 5 and 6 for some batches.
- Front-End Pathway (5 weeks): front-end apps in TypeScript with React or Vue, then a DevOps project.
You must choose at least one pathway. To apply for both, send two applications with different email addresses.
What you get
- Round-trip airfare
- A monthly subsidy
- Pre-arrival support and visa guidance
- Medical insurance, for interns who do not live in Japan
- A Japanese mobile phone with data
- Monthly technical sessions, team lunches, staff parties and Japanese cultural events
- A chance at a full-time job offer
Who can apply
- Third-year undergraduate or higher, including Master’s and PhD students, or a recent graduate
- Studying or holding a degree in computer science or a related field, or with equal experience from a tech internship or bootcamp
- Fluent in English (Japanese is not required)
- Skilled in Python, Go or TypeScript with React or Vue, depending on the pathway
- Comfortable in Linux, macOS or other Unix-like environments
- Interested in open source, tech communities and a career in Japan
- Meets at least three extra skills from the pathway list, such as AWS, full-stack development, Docker, CI/CD or distributed systems
Is it open to all nationalities?
Yes. No nationality limit is listed, and HENNGE gives visa guidance to selected interns.
Do I need IELTS or TOEFL?
No test is named. You need to be fluent in English, and you’ll show this in your CV, cover letter and interviews.
Can I use AI tools?
Not to write code. HENNGE asks applicants and interns not to use AI to generate code for the coding challenge or training tasks. You may use their chosen AI service to understand concepts or documentation.
Is there an application fee?
No application fee is mentioned.
Required documents
- Your solution to the coding challenge
- A CV
- A cover letter
- Your batch preferences, chosen in the application
How to write your cover letter
- Name the pathway you chose and why it fits your skills.
- Describe one project you built: the problem, your stack, a hard decision you made and what you learned.
- Show interest in working in Japan, since HENNGE uses the program to find future hires.
- Avoid a generic letter. HENNGE says clear, personal explanations make applications stronger, and publishes a cover letter guide on its site.
How to apply, step by step
- Open the Global Internship Program page and click Apply Now.
- Register, choose your pathway and verify your email.
- Solve the coding challenge. There is no time limit, and solving time is not scored.
- Upload your solution, CV and cover letter and choose your batch preferences.
- If you pass, you’ll have an HR interview, then an online interview.
Selection process
Applications are reviewed as they arrive. Each batch has a limited number of places, filled first come, first served. Applications close once all places are taken.
Deadline
Deadline: rolling, until all places are filled
Because places go first come, first served, applying early gives you the widest choice of batch dates.
Have a question?
Ask in the comments and we’ll help where we can.
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