Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Internship - AUS Government
An FDSE intern partners directly with customers to understand complex operational problems and deliver data-driven software solutions. The role requires strong programming ability, adaptability, independent ownership, collaboration across technical and non-technical teams, and Australian security clearance eligibility.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Work directly with customers to understand complex problems and design and implement data-driven solutions.
- Own end-to-end execution of high-stakes projects in small teams with minimal supervision.
- Discuss architecture with engineers, work with large-scale data, build custom web applications, engage customer executives, and establish team strategy.
- Collaborate with engineers, product teams, Deployment Strategists, and customers, including on-site engagement as needed.
- Travel as required by the location and team.
Requirements
- Extraordinary ability to take on open-ended problems in unstructured environments.
- Ability to adapt, reflect, learn, teach, lead, and follow.
- Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal direction.
- Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical people in a constantly evolving environment.
- Interest in using large-scale data to solve valuable business problems.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or TypeScript/JavaScript.
- Engineering background, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science.
- Active Australian Security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain one.
- Planning to graduate in 2027; this must be the final internship before graduation.
Skills
Python, Java, C++, TypeScript, JavaScript, Data Structures, Storage Systems, Cloud Infrastructure, Frontend Frameworks, Large-Scale Data
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