Xero is a beautiful, easy-to-use platform that helps small businesses and their accounting and bookkeeping advisors grow and thrive.

At Xero, our purpose is to make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world. This purpose sits at the centre of everything we do. We support our people to do the best work of their lives so that they can help small businesses succeed through better tools, information and connections. Because when they succeed they make a difference, and when millions of small businesses are making a difference, the world is a more beautiful place.

Our team

The Data team at Xero plays a pivotal role in fostering a culture of collaborative, data-driven decision-making, impacting not only our internal teams but also our diverse, global community of small business owners, bookkeepers, and accountants. Our work involves crafting, overseeing, and delivering a broad spectrum of data services. These range from essential reporting and key data sets to advanced, scalable solutions in analytical data processing, storage, machine learning, and API-driven predictive services.

We pride ourselves on being a hub of knowledge and innovation in data architecture, data modelling, machine learning, ethical data usage, and artificial intelligence service design. Our mission extends beyond technical expertise; we are dedicated to elevating data and AI understanding across Xero, emphasising inclusivity and accessibility in technology. We particularly focus on empowering our product management and engineering teams worldwide, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful impact in their roles.

How you’ll make an impact

As a Data Engineering Intern, you will work with the support of a buddy, to be at the forefront of engineering sophisticated and large-scale data solutions and infrastructure, enabling us to analyse data effectively and make informed decisions. In this role, you will be more than just an individual technical contributor; you’ll be a valued member of our collaborative engineering team. You will work with the team in developing new data capabilities and services, and in enhancing our existing solutions and practices. We believe in a work culture where your ideas and contributions are valued and where you’re encouraged to grow, both as a professional and as an individual. You’ll be part of a team that not only values high performance but also supports each other’s success and champions an inclusive and diverse workplace.

What you’ll do

Work with teams throughout Xero to help create the solutions, infrastructure, and integrations required to bring Xero’s data to life.
Demonstrates a focus on continual self improvement, across both the technical and business aspects of delivering high quality data solutions.
Work collaboratively with your buddy and other members of the Data team. Participate in regular team rituals and working sessions to collectively do our best work.
Be dedicated to automation, documentation, and collaboration at all stages of the engineering workflow, including improving existing solutions or proposing alternative solutions where applicable.
Be exposed to the latest technology changes and trends and continually grow knowledge of how they may benefit Xero.
Contribute to continuous improvements to data quality, standards, principles and procedures, including a consistent approach to how data quality is measured, monitored and reported.

What you’ll bring

Penultimate year of study, available to work full time for 12 months
Currently studying a degree in engineering, data science, computer science.
A technical background demonstrating innovation, initiative and a passion for data
Can demonstrate analytical, development, problem solving and communication skills
Good time management with the ability to multitask, prioritise and deliver to schedule
Highly motivated and proactive nature, constantly looking at methods for improvement
Solution focused and a strong attention to detail
Some familiarity with data engineering and data analysis
Experience in one or more software engineering programming languages languages such as Python or Golang
Clear and concise oral & written communication including technical documentation
Some familiarity with with cloud based technologies, infrastructure and databases
Awareness of data requirements for ML / AI use cases beneficial

Our eligibility criteria for the Xcelerate Internship program:

– Full-time working rights in Australia

– Fewer than 12 months professional working experience in relevant industries

– Be in your penultimate year of study in a degree in engineering, data science, computer science.

– Availability to start full-time in February 2025

How to apply

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! However please keep in mind that due to the number of applications we receive, we ask that you only apply for one role in one location. Please take some time to research each opportunity available before submitting your application.

If you are eligible for this role and you pass the initial eligibility stage, you will be sent a technical data engineering assessment. If successful and shortlisted from our technical assessment stage, you will be invited to an open day in our Melbourne office. From here we will invite a smaller shortlist of candidates to a virtual assessment center/ Grad Day which will include technical and soft skills interviews. Our Grad Days will be held from late Sept- early Oct 2024.

Why Xero?

With over 25 days of paid leave to use however you’d like (plus statutory holidays!), dedicated paid leave to care for your physical and mental wellbeing as well as an Employee Assistance Program to access mental health care for you and your family, health insurance, life insurance, and income protection, wellbeing and sports programmes, employee resource groups, 26 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, an Employee Share Plan, beautiful offices, flexible working, career development, and many other benefits that reflect our human value, you’ll do the best work of your life at Xero.

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.

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