Software Development Intern

WEX; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WEX is offering a 1-year full-time Software Engineering Internship in Melbourne, Australia, for penultimate-year Computer Science or Software Engineering students. You will work alongside senior engineers on resilient systems, deploy features, and leverage AI-driven development practices.

Ideal candidates have hands-on programming in Java, Python, C#, TypeScript/JavaScript, or Go, and a passion for generative AI and modern development tools.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in penultimate year of Bachelor's or Master's in CS/SE
• Strong foundation in object‑oriented or functional programming languages
• Passion for generative AI and LLM tooling to accelerate workflow
• Proactive communication and feedback integration

Responsibilities

• Contribute ideas in technical discussions and see them implemented
• Design, test, and deploy features used by global users
• Learn new skills daily in a fast-paced environment
• Harness advanced AI developer tools
• Pair with engineers to design, test, and ship features powering WEX's platform
• Engage in technical workshops and demos across teams

Skills

Java

Python

C#

TypeScript/JavaScript

Go

Generative AI

LLM tooling

System design

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Master's degree in CS/SE

Tools

AI developer tools

Job description

Kickstart Your Tech Career with WEX!

Are you ready to accelerate your software engineering career beyond traditional limits? At WEX, we are cultivating high-potential developers through direct, hands‑on practical experiences working alongside top tech talent.

Why Choose WEX?

Global Reach, Endless Opportunities – Work on projects that power businesses worldwide and gain exposure to industry‑leading technology and practices. Culture & Values – Join a team that lives by values like collaboration, ingenuity, integrity, and making a positive impact. We balance ambition with fun, and you’ll always feel supported. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – We celebrate individuality and believe diverse perspectives spark innovation. At WEX, you’ll belong from day one. Social Responsibility – From sustainability initiatives to volunteer programs, you’ll be part of a company that gives back to communities across the globe.

As a Software Engineering Intern you will work side‑by‑side with Senior Engineers building resilient systems, solving real challenges, writing code, and mastering AI-driven development practices.

You will;

• Contribute ideas in technical discussions and see them come to life
• Design, test, and deploy features used by businesses around the world
• Learn new skills every day in a fast‑paced, supportive environment
• Harness advanced AI developer tools
• Pair directly with Engineer to design, test, and ship high‑impact features powering WEX’s global financial technology platform.
• Engage in technical workshops, present demos, and collaborate across global technology teams

Who We’re Looking For:

• Currently enrolled in your penultimate (second‑to‑last) year of a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Solid foundation in modern object‑oriented or functional programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, TypeScript/JavaScript, or Go).
• Passion for leveraging generative AI, LLM tooling, and modern developer utilities to accelerate workflow and problem‑solving
• Strong logical reasoning, curiosity, and a drive to understand system design from first principles
• Proactive communication skills, eager to seek and integrate direct technical feedback

Ready to Join Us?

This is a full‑time, 1-year internship starting soon. If you’re in your second last or final year and looking for an exciting opportunity to launch your career with a global leader, and be part of something amazing at WEX!