Job description

k-ID is a trailblazing tech startup, specializing in providing advanced, privacy- centric tools designed to protect and empower kids and teens online. We have secured pivotal partnerships with key industry leaders in the gaming industry and are venture-backed by leading global VCs. We are poised for unprecedented growth and expansion in the coming year. At k-ID, we're on a mission to revolutionize digital safety and privacy for kids and teens. Our internship program in Singapore offers talented students the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that directly impact young users' online experiences. Join our dynamic team in Singapore and contribute to meaningful projects while gaining invaluable industry experience. We're looking for passionate students from universities, polytechnics, and specialized programs who are ready to innovate in the digital safety space. PROGRAM OVERVIEW We are looking for a top‑tier Human–Computer Interaction and developer‑experience intern to help shape K‑ID’s Compliance Studio into the gold‑standard developer portal. The ideal candidates are hands‑on HCI/UX practitioners who love turning complex systems into crisp, testable workflows. You’ll work across research, design, and prototyping to make compliance orchestration feel like product velocity for developers. WHAT YOU'LL DO UNDERTSTAND - Partner with engineers and product to map the top developer jobs: stand‑up environment, configure multi‑provider waterfalls, run market‑specific policy variants, and generate audit‑ready reports - Run a rapid heuristic review and IA audit against HCI best practices DISCOVER - Lead 6–10 usability sessions with target developer profiles - Instrument a baseline for time‑to‑first‑success, task success rate, and error types DESIGN - Redesign navigation and interaction patterns with progressive disclosure and smart defaults - Write high‑clarity microcopy and inline guidance to reduce doc lookups PROTOTYPE - Build high‑fidelity, clickable flows for 2–3 critical journeys and connect them to sample data VALIDATE - Compare baseline vs. prototype with usability tests and accessibility checks - Package a phased rollout with engineering feasibility notes REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field with strong academic standing - Proficiency in programming languages (Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, etc) with demonstrated experience through coursework, projects, or previous internships - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to learn new technologies quickly and work collaboratively in a team environment - Experience with fundamental development tools including databases, and web technologies - Self-motivated with excellent communication skills and genuine interest in enterprise software development PROGRAM BENEFITS - Mentorship from Global Experts: Learn directly from k-ID's global Product, Design & Engineering team - Cross-Functional Exposure: Interact with product, design, GTM and compliance teams - Commercial Skills: Learn to breakdown and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical professionals - Tech Industry Insight: Gain firsthand experience in the growing digital safety and privacy sector PROGRAM DETAILS - Duration: Min. 12 weeks - Location: Hybrid working at our Singapore office Applicants Privacy Policy k-id.com

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Partner with engineers and product to map the top developer jobs: stand‑up environment, configure multi‑provider waterfalls, run market‑specific policy variants, and generate audit‑ready reports
Run a rapid heuristic review and IA audit against HCI best practices
Lead 6–10 usability sessions with target developer profiles
Instrument a baseline for time‑to‑first‑success, task success rate, and error types
Redesign navigation and interaction patterns with progressive disclosure and smart defaults
Write high‑clarity microcopy and inline guidance to reduce doc lookups
Build high‑fidelity, clickable flows for 2–3 critical journeys and connect them to sample data
Compare baseline vs. prototype with usability tests and accessibility checks
Package a phased rollout with engineering feasibility notes
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field with strong academic standing
Proficiency in programming languages (Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, etc) with demonstrated experience through coursework, projects, or previous internships
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to learn new technologies quickly and work collaboratively in a team environment
Experience with fundamental development tools including databases, and web technologies
Self-motivated with excellent communication skills and genuine interest in enterprise software development
Mentorship from Global Experts: Learn directly from k-ID's global Product, Design & Engineering team
Cross-Functional Exposure: Interact with product, design, GTM and compliance teams
Commercial Skills: Learn to breakdown and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical professionals
Tech Industry Insight: Gain firsthand experience in the growing digital safety and privacy sector
Duration: Min. 12 weeks
Location: Hybrid working at our Singapore office

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