Software Development Intern at WEX in Melbourne, Australia
- Company: WEX
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
- Posted: Sep 21, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Visa sponsorship available
Overview
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. .
Job description
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Skills
Required
- Proactive communication skills
- Curiosity
- Collaboration
- Eagerness to learn
- Java
- Python
- C#
- TypeScript/JavaScript
- Go
- Generative AI
- LLM tooling
- Modern developer utilities
About 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. WEX is a global commerce platform that helps businesses solve for operational complexities like employee benefits, managing and mobilizing fleets, and streamlining payments. With over 6,500 employees, we work with large and small companies in more than 200 countries and territories, and can tailor our services to meet the unique needs of their businesses. We hire people who share our passion for continuous innovation and client service that is unparalleled in the industry. Offering comprehensive and market competitive benefits, our offerings are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. If you’re looking for a growing career - come be part of WEX today. To learn more about our employee benefits, please click here.