Early Career Pathways - Digital, Security & Innovation Internships

Woodside Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Safe workplace

Inclusive culture

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Woodside Energy USA offers the Digital, Security & Innovation Internship Program as part of the USA Early Career Pathways initiative, building a pipeline of digital, technology and security talent.

Interns gain hands-on, project-based experience across Digital, Global Security & Emergency Management, Innovation and related technology teams, with exposure to software development, data analytics, AI/ML and cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• Rising junior or senior with Spring 2028–Spring 2029 graduation.
• Enrolled for the full duration of the 2027 internship.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Agree to pre-employment screening and correspondence via email.
• Agree not to use AI tools during the application process.

Responsibilities

• Support project-based work across Digital, Global Security & Emergency Management, Innovation and related tech teams.
• Gain exposure to software development, data analytics, AI/ML, cybersecurity and related areas.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and improve decision-making.

Skills

Data analytics

Software development

AI/ML concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Computer Engineering, Data Science or related technical field

Job description

About Woodside Energy

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential and working in a positive work environment. We recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improve energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower‑carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges globally.

Refer to our corporate website for more information about our different locations and projects:https://www.woodside.com/what-we-do

About the Program

The Digital, Security & Innovation Internship Program is part of Woodside's USA Early Career Pathways initiative and is designed to build a sustainable pipeline of future digital, technology, data, security, emergency management, and innovation talent.

The program provides undergraduate students with hands‑on, real‑world experience supporting Woodside's U.S. business through project-based work across Digital, Global Security & Emergency Management, Innovation, and related technology-focused teams. Depending on business needs and academic background, interns may gain experience in areas such as software and application development, data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, automation, information systems, digital product development, data visualization, cybersecurity, security analytics, emergency preparedness and response, business continuity, operational resilience, risk analysis, technology implementation, robotics, emerging technologies, and innovation initiatives.

Interns may work directly with Woodside's Digital team, as well as Global Security & Emergency Management, Innovation, and other business stakeholders, gaining exposure to how technology, data, analytics, and innovative solutions are used to improve decision‑making, efficiency, safety, security, resilience, and operational performance across the business. The internship serves as a primary feeder into Woodside's future graduate and early‑career programs and supports Woodside's broader workforce and capability planning strategy in the United States.

Qualifications

• Pursuing abachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Business Analytics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field
• Rising junior or senior with an expected graduation date of Spring 2028 through Spring 2029
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university for the full duration of the 2027 internship
• Minimumcumulative GPA of 3.30
• Available for a minimum of twelve (12) consecutive weeks during Summer 2027
• Authorized to work in the United States and must not require current or future sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., F-1)
• Agree to complete pre‑employment screening and understand that correspondence will primarily be conducted via email
• Agree not toutilizeAI or AI‑assisted tools during any part of the application or interview process

Recognition and Reward

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on‑job opportunities, formal programs and coaching
• Values led culture with a focus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment
• Active employee‑led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture.
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance‑based incentives

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*Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodations

Woodside Energy is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact [e-mail] or [phone].

Woodside Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal https://www.eeoc.gov/after-june-https://www.eeoc.gov/after-june-27-2023-know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal27-2023-know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal

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