Software Engineering Intern

WEX Inc; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

WEX Inc in Melbourne invites you to join a 1-year Software Engineering Internship, working with senior engineers on resilient systems and AI-driven development.

This hands-on role offers exposure to global projects, collaboration with global teams, and opportunities to learn modern tools and practices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in penultimate year of Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software Engineering.
• Strong foundation in OO/FP languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, TS/JS, Go).
• Interest in generative AI and modern developer tooling.
• Proactive communicator and eager to incorporate feedback.

Responsibilities

• Contribute ideas in technical discussions and implement them.
• Design, test, and deploy features used by businesses worldwide.
• Learn rapidly in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
• Pair with engineers to ship high-impact features.

Skills

Programming languages

Generative AI

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software Engineering

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.

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.

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.

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!