Software Development Engineering Intern - 2027 - Austin, San Jose, Seattle

Expedia • San Jose, CA

4d • $45 - $54 • Hybrid

About The Position

By joining the Expedia Group 2027 Global Summer Internship Program as a Software Development Engineer Intern you’ll fully integrate into our inclusive community and gain a well-rounded experience of life at Expedia Group. Our global program offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to business-critical projects by developing your skills through tailored learning and training, providing ongoing support, and offering insightful intern-specific events to build knowledge and community. We’re building a more open world. Join us.

Internship Program Highlights:
Start strong from day one: Your first week is designed to help you build connections, settle in quickly, and get set up for success through cohort orientation, support, and structured onboarding.
Learn the skills that matter: You will take part in role-specific technical and professional skills learning, delivered through a mix of in-person and virtual sessions, to help you build confidence and capability from the start.
Work on meaningful projects: Interns join Expedia Group teams and contribute to real business priorities and workstreams. At the end of the internship, you will showcase your work to team members and senior leaders.
Grow beyond your day job: Our Learning Series includes interactive workshops focused on professional development and workplace skills, with topics such as personal branding, communication, and presentation skills.
Gain exposure to leaders: Through our Leadership Series, interns take part in exclusive events with Travel Leadership Team leaders to hear about their career journeys, learn more about the business, and ask questions directly.
Build your network and community: You will join an intern cohort and take part in regular social events designed to help you build relationships, experience Expedia Group culture, and have fun along the way.
Receive dedicated mentorship: Every intern is paired with a mentor to support development, learning, and career exploration throughout the program, while also helping expand your network across Expedia Group.
Feel supported throughout the experience: Interns receive ongoing coaching and guidance from managers, team navigators, and a dedicated Emerging Talent & Careers contact, so there is always a strong support system in place.

In this role you will:
Travel is so much more than simply reaching your destination. Along the journey, you'll utilize your technical skills to develop next-generation technologies through our web applications and e-commerce sites. You will be empowered to make an immediate impact by creating high-volume, scalable solutions and work with teams to iterate on features quickly and efficiently. From the back-end supply and database functions to new user interfaces for more than 140 branded travel sites, there is no shortage of opportunity for technical innovation at Expedia Group.

Requirements

• Must be available to commit to the full program dates: May 24th – July 30th or June 21st – August 27th
• Must be graduating with an undergraduate or master’s degree in a technical subject (e.g. Computer Science, Information Technology) between December 2027 and July 2028
• Must be willing to relocate to the city of the job location if outside commuting distance and be graduating from a university in the same country as the internship location.
• Must have no more than 2 years of professional experience in a similar role.

Nice To Haves

• Helpful to be familiar with basic concepts of at least one programming or scripting language (e.g. Kotlin, Java, Python, etc)
• Helpful to have knowledge of data structures, algorithms and OOP concepts
• Helpful to have effective communication skills and the ability to engage with a variety of partners (e.g., internal, external, technical, non-technical people)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software components and services under the guidance of more experienced engineers, contributing to well-scoped features and improvements.
• Implement clean, maintainable code using standard software engineering practices, including unit testing, code reviews, and basic debugging.
• Participate in low-level system design, API design, and data modeling for assigned tasks, learning how to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Collaborate with peers, mentors, and cross-functional partners to understand requirements, break down work, and deliver incremental value.
• Apply fundamental data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving techniques to improve code quality, performance, and reliability.
• Leverage AI-driven systems, tools, or workflows, including safely integrating and operating AI/ML‑enabled solutions to improve outcomes within defined guidance and scope.

Benefits

• competitive compensation package
• medical, dental & vision options
• Travel discounts
• Opportunity to receive a full-time permanent offer after graduation and 12 months of customized support from our Emerging Talent & Careers team
• Community support through Expedia Group’s Inclusion Business Groups
• Relocation support (if eligible)
• Employee Assistance Program
• wellness and travel reimbursement
• International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree