Software Engineering Intern

Location: Melbourne, Australia

Time Type: Full time

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, apply now and be part of something amazing at WEX!