Software Engineering Intern

WEX; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

WEX in Melbourne invites penultimate-year Computer Science or Software Engineering students to join a 1-year Software Engineering Internship. You’ll work directly with Senior Engineers on resilient systems, write code, and explore AI‑driven development practices.

You'll contribute ideas in technical discussions, design, test, and deploy features used by a global customer base, learn daily in a fast-paced team, and pair with engineers to ship high‑impact innovations powered by AI tools.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in penultimate year of a Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software Eng.
• Strong OO/functional programming foundations.
• Interest in generative AI and AI tooling.

Responsibilities

• Contribute ideas in technical discussions and see them realized.
• Design, test, and deploy features used by customers worldwide.
• Learn new skills daily in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
• Harness advanced AI developer tools.
• Pair with an engineer to design, test, and ship high-impact features for WEX’s platform.
• Engage in technical workshops and demos with global teams.

Skills

Java

Python

C#

TypeScript/JavaScript

Go

Generative AI

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Git

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!