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Software Engineering Graduate Program

What are you SEEKing?

There's no better way to start your career than at SEEK. From Lead Engineer to Data Scientist, working on Engineering Platforms to Mobile Apps, there are so many pathways within tech and starting your career as a Software Engineering Grad can get you there.

Our people are what make SEEK the company it is today, and we’re honoured to be recognised by the AFR Best Places Awards winning the 2024 Best Place to Work – Large Organisation and for the fourth year in a row, placed in the Top Ten best places to work in tech. Our graduate program has placed 2nd in the AAGE Top Graduate Programs: small programs list, and we were named Top 10 Most Popular Technology Employer in AFR GradConnection Top100 awards.

About the program

Our Software Engineering Graduate Program is designed to launch your technology career path. The 13 month program offers an exceptional foundation whilst gaining exposure to various technologies: AWS, GraphQL, React, TypeScript to name just a few. You’ll benefit from rapid professional growth, and immediately experience the impact your work makes on fellow SEEKers and our customers.

When you start, you will:

  • Be set up for success with our 4 week Accelerator Program.

  • Explore two 6 month rotations where you will be embedded into teams of your choice, such as Security, Architecture, Mobile Apps or our internal start-ups.

  • Learn from the best with one Supervisor for the duration of each rotation who will ensure that you're on track with your career aspirations as well as being paired with a Buddy throughout the rotation to support you daily.

  • Select a Mentor who will guide you on your SEEK path and have a support network of current and previous SEEK grads who’ll share their experiences.

  • Be based at our brand new, state of the art global HQ here in Melbourne.

When you finish:

The pathways are endless. You’ll be a well-rounded and trusted advisor and as a permanent employee from the beginning, you’ll have access to roles across the business. Our Grad alumni have moved into various roles across SEEK; Strategy Analyst, Product Manager, Commercial Analyst and more.

Curious? Good – that’s exactly what we look for.

Who we're SEEKing

We are looking for curious and enthusiastic individuals. You have a love for code and are passionate about using tech to create the best experience for our customers. Inclusivity is important to us, and we value having a diverse workforce who are not afraid to be themselves.

To be eligible to apply:

  • Are in your final year of study or have recently completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any field (preferably Computer Science or Software Engineering) or;

  • Have graduated within two years of applying with no more than 1 year of discipline-related experience or;

  • Have completed industry training and/or certifications with no more than 1 year of discipline-related experience

  • Meet one of the below working rights:

    • you are an Australian citizen; or

    • hold an Australian permanent visa; or,

    • hold a Special Category Visa (if a New Zealand citizen living in Australia); or

    • hold a temporary visa with unrestricted work rights at the commencement of the 2025 intake year for a term of 18 months or more years (e.g. Temporary Graduate, secondary 457/TSS, provisional Partner visa).

Please note applications are open to candidates who are currently on a restricted Student Visa if they will have the correct unrestricted visa that is valid at the commencement of the program.

  • You'll be ready to move to Melbourne (if you're not already here)

Any questions?

Reach out to us at [email protected] and don’t forget to visit our career advice site