Summer 2027 Software Engineer Internship

Summary

Southwest Airlines is an airline company seeking a Software Engineer Intern for its Summer 2027 technology internship program. The intern will contribute to real-time software projects, collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams, and analyze, design, code, test, document, and implement application systems. The role may support crew technology, revenue management, crew scheduling, people and communications, or aircraft operations technology.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, write program code, test, document, and implement functionally appropriately, technically sound, and well-integrated application systems in accordance with Customer requirements, and organizational methodologies and standards
• Respond to production problems and implement immediate resolution efforts across technology areas
• Maintain awareness of technology trends in area of responsibility
• Meet commitments and deliverables related to participating in projects

Skills

• Coursework or hands-on experience with programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, C#, Python, or Node.js
• Coursework or experience with AWS cloud services, including S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, EventBridge, Redshift, Glue, ECS, and Kinesis
• Coursework or experience with event streaming and messaging technologies such as Apache Kafka
• Coursework or experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices
• Coursework or experience with Git and version control best practices
• Coursework or experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and software deployment processes
• Coursework or experience with Agile or Scaled Agile (SAFe) methodologies
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based, Customer service-oriented environment with a high regard for hospitality
• Demonstrate programming aptitude and ability for logical and abstract thinking
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education required
• Progress towards degree, major, or minor in MIS, Business, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or Information Technology, Data Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Business Administration or similar degree
• Progress towards a 4-year undergraduate degree or graduate degree is required
• To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled as a full-time student (as defined by your university) at the time of application and during the internship
• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application is required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• You must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number to complete the full hiring process
• Ability to stay organized and manage multiple and concurrent assignments under tight deadlines preferred
• Previous internship or work experience as a Software Engineer Intern within the past 12 months preferred
• Problem solving ability and strong written/verbal communications skills preferred
• Works well in a culture that is open, direct, respectful, courteous, and compassionate preferred
• 1-2 semesters remaining at the time the internship ends is preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Coursework or hands-on experience with programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, C#, Python, or Node.js
• Coursework or experience with AWS cloud services, including S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, EventBridge, Redshift, Glue, ECS, and Kinesis
• Coursework or experience with event streaming and messaging technologies such as Apache Kafka
• Coursework or experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices
• Coursework or experience with Git and version control best practices
• Coursework or experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and software deployment processes
• Coursework or experience with Agile or Scaled Agile (SAFe) methodologies
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based, Customer service-oriented environment with a high regard for hospitality
• Demonstrate programming aptitude and ability for logical and abstract thinking
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education required
• Progress towards degree, major, or minor in MIS, Business, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or Information Technology, Data Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Business Administration or similar degree
• Progress towards a 4-year undergraduate degree or graduate degree is required
• To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled as a full-time student (as defined by your university) at the time of application and during the internship
• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application is required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• You must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number to complete the full hiring process

Nice to Haves

• Ability to stay organized and manage multiple and concurrent assignments under tight deadlines preferred
• Previous internship or work experience as a Software Engineer Intern within the past 12 months preferred
• Problem solving ability and strong written/verbal communications skills preferred
• Works well in a culture that is open, direct, respectful, courteous, and compassionate preferred
• 1-2 semesters remaining at the time the internship ends is preferred

Benefits

• Receive free, unlimited space available travel privileges for yourself (taxes and fees may apply on international travel).
• Interns will be provided any required equipment, such as a laptop, for the internship.
• Stipends may be offered based on eligibility and program criteria.
• This role is offered as a remote workplace position, which may require travel for trainings, meetings, conferences, etc. Outside of those required visits, the majority of your working time may be spent in an approved remote location, away from our Corporate Campus.
• You’ll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop as a future professional while making a meaningful impact.