Software Engineering Internship Townsville (Summer 2024/2025)
SafetyCulture
Software Engineering
Townsville City QLD 4810, Australia
Posted on Sep 20, 2024
Are you ready to accelerate your growth in one of the most agile and fascinating industries? But unsure what to expect?
Our Tech Summer Internship program will give you a taste of what it's like to work in SafetyCulture's Engineering team. With guidance from your mentor and team, you'll work on entrepreneurial projects that solve SafetyCulture’s real-world challenges. In just a few weeks, you’ll develop solutions that help improve how we help our customers. With SafetyCulture’s internship program, your work improving how our customers work starts today.
Who We Are
At SafetyCulture, we help businesses get better everyday. As the operational heartbeat of working teams, our technology gives workers a voice and leaders the visibility to make smart decisions. We’re constantly evolving our platform, expanding into sensors/IoT, Scalable and Event-Driven Architecture to name a few, but we believe there’s more to be done. Recently valued at AU$2.5Bn, we’re investing our resources into creating and shaping a better workplace for all. We are growing fast and looking for talented, self-motivated people that value collaboration, growth and learning to join our team.
Being part of our Engineering team is an opportunity to be part of the operational heartbeat of working teams, our technology gives workers a voice and leaders the visibility to make smart decisions. We’re constantly evolving our platform, expanding into sensors/IoT, Machine Learning, Scalable and Event-Driven Architecture to name a few, but we believe there’s more to be done. We’re seeking an intern software engineer like you to join our team.
What You'll Do
Our 10-week Tech Summer Internship program is the perfect opportunity for you to discover how tech can make an impact on our customers. Don’t know anything about workplace compliance and safety? Don't worry, you bring the passion and we'll bring the training to support you along the way.
As our Software Developer Intern, you'll take ownership of critical projects right from the start. Whether it's developing API pathways, or fine-tuning our automation strategies, your goal is to find the simplest and cleanest solution to the problem at hand.
You’ll experience the excitement of a fast-paced development cycle – owning a tight feedback loop, testing and shipping your code to production. Our collaborative culture means you’ll work closely with Engineers to identify and solve problems that make a tangible impact on the business.
By the end of the internship, you’ll have learnt the ins and outs of the SafetyCulture platform and the engineering concepts that make them successful.
Aside from technical skills, will also work with you on your development, including:
1. Workshops on a variety of tech-based topics, along with soft skills to support your holistic growth as a developer.
2. A dedicated mentor who will guide you through our development process and how our engineering systems work. This helps you understand the fundamentals of engineering, enabling you to make an impact from the early stages of your SafetyCulture career.
Eligibility
- You reside in Townsville or are willing to relocate at your own expense;
- Penultimate or Pre Penultimate university student (graduating in 2026);
- Have full Australian working rights.
Who You Are
- You’re a problem solver at heart. You won’t stop until you’ve found a solution and then you'll take one step further to improve it.
- Curious to learn and comfortable discussing/exploring complex technical ideas;
- You have a range of out-of-classroom projects or extra-curricular activities that demonstrates your passion for technology, particularly software development;
- Strong knowledge in computer science fundamentals and development concepts.
What You'll Get
- The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment;
- Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities;
- In-house Culinary Crew serving up daily breakfast, lunch and snacks.
FAQ:
1. When do applications close?
Applications will close as soon as the positions are filled. We recommend applying early.
2. What roles can I apply for?
Software Engineer Internship
3. How long is your internship program?
Engineering internship lasts 10 weeks over the summer months of December 2024, January and February 2025. We’ll confirm the start date when the offer is extended.
4. When does your internship program start?
Our internship program starts in December 2024.
5. When does your graduate program start?
Our graduate program starts in February 2025 and applications have closed for this program. Applications for our 2026 intake will commence in July 2025.
6. Do you hire international students?
International students studying at an Australian University can apply to our internship program.
7. I’m not in my penultimate year of study yet, can I still apply?
Even if you are in your pre-penultimate year- we would love to see you apply! Students in their penultimate year are typically better equipped to undertake our assessments and have a broadened set of experiences to talk to in interviews, so don’t be disheartened if you are unsuccessful. You are welcome to reapply the following year.
8. What type of projects could I be working on?
We don’t create “special intern projects”. Instead interns work on live problems to have a direct business impact. The most recent Interns worked on everything from helping our platform (monolith to microsystem) to using X (training platform)
9. I have holidays already planned for parts of this period. Can I still apply?
You are welcome to apply, but your availability will be taken into consideration when we make decisions on the successful cohort.
10. Does the internship require me to go to the office in-person?
Yes, to get the most out of the internship, and be able to collaborate and network, it is essential that you will participate and engage with this opportunity in-person.
We’re committed to building inclusive teams and cultivating a sense of belonging so our people can bring their whole authentic selves to work each day. We seek to make reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process to create an even playing field for all candidates. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the entire SafetyCulture team we’ve built an incredible culture which has seen us recognised as a Best Place to Work in Australia, the US and the UK.
Even if you don't meet every requirement listed in the ad, please consider applying for this role. We prioritise inclusion and value individuals with potential over a checklist of qualifications. Don't rule yourself out, hit that apply button if this job resonates with you You can find out more about life at SafetyCulture via Youtube, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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