Intern Software Developer

Meaningful work – Build technology that supports Australian Government services. Learn with confidence – Dedicated mentor, buddy and structured development from day one. Launch your career – Real engineering experience and flexible work

Build technology that helps Australia work better.

• The software you help develop won't sit on the sidelines. It will support government organisations delivering services that Australians rely on every day. As a Software Engineering Intern at Leidos, you'll contribute to real projects, work alongside experienced engineers and see how secure, high-quality software is built in environments where reliability, governance and trust matter.
• If you're curious, enjoy solving problems and want your work to have genuine purpose, we'd like to hear from you.

About the opportunity

• This internship is designed for students in the penultimate year of a Bachelor degree or higher who want practical software engineering experience while continuing their studies.
• From your first week, you'll work as part of a project team, contributing to software engineering activities. You'll be supported with structured learning, hands-on experience and regular coaching so you can build both your technical capability and professional confidence.

You'll never be expected to figure things out alone. Every intern is supported by:

• a dedicated buddy to help you settle in and navigate day-to-day work
• an experienced mentor who will support your technical and professional development
• on-the-job training with guidance from experienced engineers
• regular feedback and opportunities to learn from multidisciplinary teams.

What you'll do

You'll have the opportunity to:

• contribute to the design, development and testing of software solutions - appropriate and correct algorithms, data structures, database definitions, object classes, inheritance hierarchies, user interfaces and other software components

• write and build clean, maintainable code under the guidance of experienced engineers for software releases, installing and configuring software required for project delivery

• work within modern engineering practices, tools, development environments including writing and reviewing relevant documentation

• collaborate with software engineers, architects, testers and project teams

• learn how software is delivered in secure, highly governed environments supporting Australian Government clients

• write code adhering to secure software development, quality assurance and governance practices

• Meet project deadlines for delivery of software modules

• What we're looking for

We're looking for students who:

• are in the penultimate year of a Bachelor degree or higher in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computing or a related discipline

• enjoy learning, collaborating and solving technical problems

• communicate well and work effectively with others

• are curious, proactive, adaptable and open to feedback

• have an interest in building software that delivers real-world outcomes.

• You don't need to know everything before you start. We're looking for potential, a willingness to learn and an interest in developing your skills.

• Why join us?

• You'll gain more than internship experience.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• work on meaningful projects that make a difference

• learn from experienced software engineers and technical leaders

• receive structured mentoring and career development

• build practical skills that complement your university studies

• be part of an inclusive team where different perspectives are valued

• access flexible working arrangements that support study and wellbeing

• establish networks that can support your future career.

• Eligibility

Because of the nature of our work with Australian Government clients:

• you must be an Australian Citizen
• you will be required to successfully obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance as a condition of employment.
• We encourage applications from students with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you're excited by meaningful work and are ready to grow your software engineering career, we'd love to hear from you.