Associate Product Engineer - Builders Program (Co-op Internship)

Why Tamara?

We’re proud to be Saudi’s first FinTech unicorn.
Our mission is to help people own their dreams by building the most customer-centric financial super app in the world. & There is no playbook for that; our Tamarians are writing it. Our teams are made up of innovators, problem-solvers, and learners we thrive on curiosity and collaboration.
If this sounds like you: curious, driven, and ready to build, we’d love to meet you
Apply now and join the next generation of Builders!

About the Program:

At Tamara, we believe potential should be stretched early.

Our Flagship Builders Internship & Co-Op track is crafted for students who don’t want a passive internship but a real seat at the table. If you’re hungry to apply what you’ve learned, in a fast-moving, high-performance environment, this is where you begin.
Built for current students seeking internship or co-op opportunities, this track immerses you in meaningful, hands-on work across Product, Engineering, Design, and beyond giving you real ownership, not just exposure.
You’ll contribute to real projects and solve real problems, gaining the kind of exposure that most early-career experiences simply don’t offer. We treat interns and co-op students as future builders, because in many ways, they already are.

With our January and June cohorts, you’ll gain more than experience. You’ll gain momentum.

About the Role

As a Product Engineer Intern, you will contribute to real squads building products that millions of users rely on to shop, pay, and bank. This is not a traditional software engineering internship — you will be expected to develop across all five competency pillars of Tamara's Product Engineering career framework:

Impact & Scope — Individual tasks and learning-focused contributions within a squad

You will work on well-defined tasks and small features within a squad, paired with a mentor who provides clear requirements and established patterns. Your primary focus is learning how your work fits into the broader product and building the habits needed to operate as an independent contributor.

Technical Capabilities — Building foundational engineering skills

You will begin developing core programming competencies, learn to write clean code with guidance, and start becoming familiar with the codebase, tools, and development workflows used at Tamara. You are not expected to be an expert — you are expected to be curious, ask questions, and grow quickly.

Product Thinking — Understanding the "why" behind your work

You will learn how Tamara's business model works and gain an understanding of your team's domain. For every ticket you pick up, you'll be encouraged to understand the user story behind it — not just what to build, but why it matters to the customer.

Delivery & Execution — Owning your tasks end-to-end

You will take ownership of your assigned tasks — making sure they meet acceptance criteria, are code-reviewed, well-tested, and merged. When you hit a blocker or a gap in understanding, you'll proactively ask for help rather than stay stuck.

Developing Self & Team — Growing fast and contributing to the team

You will focus on continuously enhancing your technical skills while embracing new knowledge and learning opportunities. You'll collaborate effectively with your team, ask good questions, and contribute to process improvements — influencing collective growth from day one.

Your Responsibilities

• Deliver well-defined tasks and small features within a squad, following established patterns and guidance from your mentor.

• Write clean, readable code and participate in code reviews to learn team standards and best practices.

• Understand the user stories and product context behind the tickets you work on — connect your technical work to customer impact.

• Take ownership of your tasks through the full lifecycle: development, testing, review, and merge.

• Proactively flag blockers, ask clarifying questions, and seek feedback to accelerate your learning.

• Contribute to a collaborative team environment by sharing learnings, offering constructive feedback, and staying open to input from others.

• Stay curious about Tamara's business model, your team's domain, and emerging technologies.

Your Expertise

• Currently undertaking a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Basic understanding of programming concepts and willingness to learn languages and frameworks used at Tamara (Java or Golang).

• Foundational understanding of databases and SQL.

• Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

• A product-minded approach: genuine curiosity about why things are built, not just how.

• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate within a team.

• High motivation and commitment to continuous learning and development.

• Proficiency in written and spoken English communication.

Growth Path

This internship is designed as a launchpad into Tamara's Product Engineering Ladder. High-performing interns will automatically get the option to continue as an Associate Product Engineer role, where you will be expected to:

• Independently deliver well-defined tasks within a squad.

• Understand basic programming concepts and apply them with growing autonomy.

• Grasp the overall Tamara business model and your team's domain.

• Take full ownership of your tasks from development through merge.

• Contribute to team growth by questioning, learning, and improving processes.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.