WiseWomenCode - Austin

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Austin, TX
Hybrid
Internship
Fintech • Mobile • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Wise is one of the fastest growing Fintechs in the world and we’re on a mission to make money without borders a new norm
The Role
WiseWomenCode is a 3-day immersive program aimed at underrepresented individuals in tech. Participants gain insights and skills through workshops, mentorship, and networking opportunities in the fintech industry. The program is fully funded, covering travel and accommodation costs, and is targeted at freshmen in Computer Science at UT.
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Company Description


WiseWomenCode is a unique experience designed to foster inclusivity and increase representation in the technology sector by providing support, guidance and opportunities to underrepresented individuals who are eager to kickstart their careers in the tech world.

This 3-day immersive experience is packed with valuable insights, hands-on workshops and networking opportunities, all aimed at boosting students’ confidence and helping them to explore different engineering paths within the fintech industry.

Since we launched the program in 2022, we’ve seen more than 120 participants from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups engage in our program and improve their confidence as they enter the tech industry. 

As a bonus opportunity exclusive to our UT student participants, when they return to Austin we will offer 1-1 mentorship for six months with a member of the Wise US engineering team, giving them further opportunities to learn about the world of work.

Financial support: 

This is a fully funded opportunity, so students will not incur out of pocket expenses for the essentials of their trip. This includes: 

  • Round-trip flights, Austin → London 

  • Taxis to and from the airport 

  • 5 nights in a hotel within walking distance to the Wise office

  • For food, breakfast will be included in the hotel stay, lunch will be provided at the Wise office each day, and students will receive a daily allowance of £37 to cover the cost of evening meals/snacks each day. Any discretionary spending outside of this list will be the responsibility of the students.


Selection process:

Students interested in applying for this opportunity must be freshmen at UT studying Computer Science and hold a valid passport. Industry experience is not required. 

All students, regardless of gender identity, are encouraged to apply. While the program aims to address barriers faced by underrepresented groups in tech, the selection process is open to all eligible applicants. Selection will be based on merit, focusing on the applicant's passion for computer science, career aspirations, and interest in gaining insights into the fintech industry. These criteria will be applied consistently to all applicants. 

To apply, you must provide: 

  1. Your up-to-date resume. 

  2. Proof of your current enrolment status at the University of Texas at Austin, and your year of enrolment. 

  3. A 1 page cover letter answering the following:

    • Please tell us about your proudest achievement (around 200 words)

    • Are you available to join the WiseWomenCode program on the specific dates mentioned?

Additional Information

Deadline for applications: All applications must be submitted by January 17th 2025.


Please note that the following mandatory questions are not taken into consideration when applying for this program, but must be completed to finalise your submission.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs.

Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Top Skills

Computer Science

What the Team is Saying

The Company
HQ: Austin, TX
6,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

We’re making a positive, irreversible change in the world of finance. Together.

People on every continent around the world are choosing Wise to help them live, travel and work internationally. We’re the fairest, easiest way to send money overseas.

Built by and for people who live global lives, we make sending money abroad up to 8 times cheaper than the bank. This is money without borders - instant, convenient, transparent and eventually free.

For our customers, using Wise is as simple as sending money from A to B, but behind our app and website is a complex engine of currencies and routes, that’s being designed, built and powered by our talented teams in cities around the world.

We’re just at the beginning of our story and we’re growing at an incredible pace. We won’t stop until anyone, anywhere can send, spend and receive money wherever they are, whatever they’re doing. There’s still heaps to do and we can’t do it alone.

Why Work With Us

We are a mission-driven company, looking to change banking for the better. Current banking systems don’t let us send, spend or receive money across borders easily. Or quickly. Or cheaply. So, we’re building a new one. If you're looking for an autonomous work environment, where you'll face cool challenges, learn and grow, you'll like working at Wise

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Here at Wise we have a hybrid working model – a mix of working from home and from the office. Wisers can also work remotely for 90 days a year. By ‘remote’ we don’t just mean from home, but from wherever in the world you choose to!

Typical time on-site: 2 days a week
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