HENNGE Global Internship Program – Software Engineering in Tokyo (2025–26)

HENNGE’s Global Internship Program (GIP) is a prestigious, hands-on tech internship held at HENNGE’s headquarters in Shibuya, Tokyo. Offered in English and designed for global software engineering talent, it provides a unique chance to develop your skills while experiencing Japan’s innovative tech landscape.(recruit.hennge.com)

Internship Tracks & Focus Areas

Two pathways available:

• Full Stack Engineering: Skill-building using Python, Go, and/or TypeScript. Includes training on full-stack development, cloud computing, DevOps tools, and AWS. The internship is divided into:
  • Weeks 1–3: Full-stack training
  • Week 4: DevOps training
  • Weeks 5–6 (for some batches): Special project assignment(recruit.hennge.com, TokyoDev)
• Front-End Engineering: Master development using TypeScript with React or Vue, focusing on designing effective user interfaces and front-end workflows. Includes application development training followed by DevOps exposure in Week 5.(recruit.hennge.com)

Internship Dates & Duration

• Duration: 4–6 weeks, Monday–Friday, 10 AM to 7 PM JST
• 2026 Batch Dates:
  • January 16 – February 13 (6 weeks)
  • March 16 – April 17 (6 weeks)(TokyoDev)
    ※ Apply early—positions are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.(hennge.com)

Benefits & Support Provided

Though unpaid, GIP offers compelling support packages:

• Monthly stipend
• Round-trip airfare from your home country
• Visa support and pre-arrival guidance
• Medical insurance for interns outside Japan
• Company smartphone with mobile data during the program
• Invitations to community events like tech sessions, cultural activities, team lunches, and game nights
• Access to HENNGE’s online learning resources(TokyoDev, recruit.hennge.com)

Application Process

1. Register and complete the coding challenge (no time limit; speed not scored)
2. Submit your CV and cover letter
3. Engage in a phone screening
4. If selected, attend one or more mentor interviews
5. Choose your preferred internship batch; note that pathway changes aren’t allowed once confirmed(hennge.com)

Why It’s Special

• Work alongside experienced cloud-product engineers with a dedicated mentor in a multicultural, English-speaking environment(recruit.hennge.com)
• Grow your skills using AWS and modern tech frameworks, even if you’ve never done web development before—support is abundant(Medium)
• Many interns transition to full-time roles at HENNGE after excelling in the program(hennge.com)