Updating Results
Menu

Xero Australia

4.1
  • #14 in Technology
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Intern Software Engineer

Hawthorn
If you enjoy learning and want to write code that makes our customers happy, we want to hear from you!

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Internship, Clerkship or Placement
Number of Vacancies
4-5
Salary
AUD 31 / Hour

Paid Internship

Start Date
11 Nov 2024

Application dates

Applications Open
18 Mar 2024
Applications Close
12 Apr 2024

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
I
Artificial Intelligence
Bioinformatics
Computer Graphics & Animation
Computer Science (all other)
Computer Systems and Networks
Cyber Security
Data Science
Programming & Software Engineering
Video Game Development
Design & User Experience

Hiring criteria

Entry pathway - Penultimate year students

See details

Working rights

Australia

  • Australian Citizen
  • Australian Permanent Resident
  • Australian Temporary Work Visa
Read more

Our engineering interns are involved in everything from designing, discovering, developing and testing solutions. Engineering interns work in our product teams to develop the core Xero product and in our technology teams writing software to support the Xero product behind the scenes. Our teams are made up of full-stack engineers, front-end and back-end specialists, and quality engineers. You’ll work with technologies like AWS, C#, React, Swift, and SQL.

As an intern engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to work in one of our Xero teams, innovating new features, fixing bugs and enhancing functionality.

Our previous interns have been involved with:

  • working in a fast-paced environment that applies the agile methodology of software development, with frequent releases and continuous planning and improvement.
  • writing code for new features or bug fixes, to be deployed to a production environment
  • learning about architectural concerns within a large enterprise stack

Why Xero?

At Xero, we support many types of flexible working arrangements that allow you to balance your work, your life and your passions. We offer a great remuneration package including shares plus a range of leave options to suit your well-being. Our work environment encourages continuous improvement and career development and you’ll get to work with the latest technology.  

Our collaborative and inclusive culture is one we’re immensely proud of. We know that a diverse workforce is a strength that enables businesses, including ours, to better understand and serve customers, attract top talent and innovate successfully. We are a member of Pride in Diversity, in recognition of our inclusive workplace. So, from the moment you step through our doors, you’ll feel welcome and supported to do the best work of your life.

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Entry pathway - Penultimate year students
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Associate Degree or higher
Study Field
B
Business & Management
C
Creative Arts
E
Engineering & Mathematics
F
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
H
Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
I
IT & Computer Science

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

Australia

Australia

Australian Citizen

Australian Permanent Resident

Australian Temporary Work Visa


Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
Working directly with accountants and being able to support them and their team through such a large transition is extremely rewarding.

Aaron Blackman

  • Graduate stories
Working directly with accountants and being able to support them and their team through such a large transition is extremely rewarding.

Aaron Blackman

  • Graduate stories
What drives me is growth. Xero offers plenty opportunities to expand my skill set. This is what I love most about my job.

Sabrina Swatee

  • Graduate stories
What drives me is growth. Xero offers plenty opportunities to expand my skill set. This is what I love most about my job.

Sabrina Swatee

  • Graduate stories
Working directly with accountants and being able to support them and their team through such a large transition is extremely rewarding.

Aaron Blackman

  • Graduate stories
Working directly with accountants and being able to support them and their team through such a large transition is extremely rewarding.

Aaron Blackman

  • Graduate stories
What drives me is growth. Xero offers plenty opportunities to expand my skill set. This is what I love most about my job.

Sabrina Swatee

  • Graduate stories
What drives me is growth. Xero offers plenty opportunities to expand my skill set. This is what I love most about my job.

Sabrina Swatee


Related Courses


Masters (Coursework)

Be a trusted leader at the forefront of cyber security.
Entry Requirements

To gain entry to the Master of Cyber Security, applicants must:

  • Have a Bachelor degree in any discipline, or;
  • Demonstrate a minimum of five years' relevant professional experience
  • All applicants must satisfy English competency standards
Special entry

Special entry may be considered for students with a cognate first degree (or with appropriate experience) who can apply for a reduced course duration:

1.5 years full time (3 years part time) - 180 credit points

Admission is based on:

  • Bachelor degree in a related discipline*, or
  • Bachelor degree in any discipline, plus five years relevant work experience^, or
  • Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security (or equivalent), or
  • Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.

*Related discipline refers to any cyber security/ICT-related discipline
^Relevant work experience constitutes Senior/Managerial positions to be approved by the Course Coordinator.

Intake Months
Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov
Duration
24 months part-time
Study Mode
Online
Domestic Tuition Fees
$51,450 per year
Graduate Satisfaction
75.20%