Spring 2027 Software Engineering Internships

About the role

Department: Technology Our Company Promise We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer. Job Description:   Please print/save the job description because it   won’t   be available after you apply.       To be considered, please ensure that you attach a resume to your application.       We ask that you apply with your   personal email address   rather than your school   email (. edu ) so we can stay connected about future roles   at   Southwest.     Spring 2027 Software Engineer   Internships   Southwest Airlines is committed to providing Employees with equal opportunities for learning and personal growth. As a Technology Intern, you ’ll   contribute to real-time projects, collaborate with fellow interns and cross-functional teams, help advance Company initiatives, and support Southwest’s Purpose of connecting People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. Throughout the internship,   you’ll   have the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop as a future professional while making a meaningful impact. The   Software Engineering   Intern should be a strong communicator and collaborator, capable of presenting ideas in both technical and user-friendly terms while helping shape the future of Southwest’s Technology Team.   The Intern may be asked to support a variety of projects within one or more of the following Teams:     PEOPLE AND FINANCE: Workday Integrations   The Workday Integrations Team develops and supports the integrations that connect Workday HCM and Payroll with critical enterprise systems across Human Resources, Finance, Benefits, Recruiting, Workforce Management, and Identity Management. As a Software Engineer Intern, you will gain hands-on experience designing, testing, troubleshooting, and supporting enterprise integrations while working with APIs, data transformations, web services, and secure data exchanges. You'll collaborate with experienced Engineers, Product Owners, and Quality Assurance professionals to deliver reliable solutions that support thousands of Employees across Southwest. This internship provides valuable exposure to enterprise integration development and demonstrates how technology enables secure, seamless, and efficient employee experiences. Revenue Accounting Technology   The Revenue Accounting Technology Team develops and supports critical systems that ensure Southwest's revenue is accurately processed and delivered across financial platforms supporting both airline and non-airline products. As a Software Engineer Intern, you will contribute to large-scale enterprise initiatives involving cloud transformation, system integrations, and financial data processing while gaining exposure to platforms such as SIRAX and BRIM. You'll partner with experienced Engineers and business stakeholders to support revenue-generating initiatives and modernization efforts that improve operational efficiency and reduce technology costs. This internship offers a unique opportunity to see how technology solutions drive revenue management and support strategic business growth. AIR OPERATIONS: Airline Products   The Airline Products Team is leading a strategic modernization initiative to transform and migrate Amadeus-based data feed services to a cloud-native platform on AWS. As a Software Engineer Intern, you will work alongside experienced Engineers, Architects, and Product Teams to support the design, development, testing, automation, and deployment of scalable cloud-based solutions. You'll gain hands-on experience with modern software engineering practices while contributing to efforts that enhance reliability, operational efficiency, and speed to market. This internship provides valuable exposure to cloud migration initiatives and the technologies that power Southwest's airline product ecosystem.   Air Traffic Management   The Air Traffic Management Team develops technology solutions that support flight operations, improve situational awareness, and enable real-time operational decision-making across the airline. As a Software Engineer Intern, you will collaborate with experienced Engineers to design, develop, test, and enhance applications that support critical operational functions. You'll gain exposure to modern software development practices while working on complex technical challenges in a fast-paced environment where innovation and reliability are essential. This internship offers a unique opportunity to see how technology directly contributes to the efficiency and success of Southwest's flight operations. NOC Support   The NOC Support Team develops and supports mission-critical Tier 1 applications that power Southwest's Network Operations Center (NOC), including Flight Planning Integration, Tactical Flight Execution, BackupOps, and other operational systems. As a Software Engineer Intern, you will work alongside experienced Engineers to enhance and support these critical applications while gaining hands-on experience with modern cloud-native technologies, including AWS Serverless, DynamoDB, Confluent Kafka, and AI-assisted development tools. You'll contribute to the design, development, testing, and delivery of reliable solutions that support round-the-clock airline operations. This internship provides valuable exposure to highly visible operational systems and the technologies that help keep Southwest running safely and efficiently. Additional Details   The Intern will work full-time as a Software Engineer Intern within the Technology Department. 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. Please note, while this is a remote position, there is limited group of states or localities ineligible for Employees to regularly perform their work off-site. Those ineligible locations  are:  Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Maryland, Montana, New Jersey, New Hampshire New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming, and Puerto Rico.   U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.      We a re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.         Duties and Responsibilities   The duties and responsibilities of the Software Engineer Intern may include but are not limited to:    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.     Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities   Coursework or experience with scripting languages such as: NodeJS, Java, JavaScript,   C#,   and Python   Coursework or experience with AWS Cloud services and infrastructure, including   S3,   Lambdas, Dynamo,   Event Bridge, ECS, and Kinesis   Coursework or experience   with   and   Kafka   Coursework or experience with Workday fundamentals and Workday integration concepts     Coursework or experience with XML, XSLT, XPath, JSON, and data-transformation fundamentals     Coursework or experience  with REST and SOAP API fundamentals     Coursework or experience with software testing techniques preferred;   XRay   Coursework or experience with   DevOps,   DevSecOps   and automation Coursework or experience with CI/CD Coursework or experience with Jira Coursework or experience with Agile or Scaled Agile ( SAFe) methodologies   Ability to stay organized and manage multiple and concurrent assignments under tight deadlines preferred   Previous   internship or work experience as a Software Engineer within the past 12 months preferred   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   Problem solving ability and strong written/verbal communications skills preferred   Works well in a culture that is open, direct, respectful, courteous, and compassionate preferred     Time Commitment and Pay   Required: Full-time 40hrs a week     Must   maintain   a consistent weekly schedule during normal business hours at a max of 8hrs per day     Program Dates:   January 26, 2027 - April 23, 20 2 7   $26 - $30 /hour, corresponding with progress towards degree completion   Receive free unlimited space available travel   privileges   for yourself   ( taxes and fees may apply on international travel )   Interns will be   provided with   any required equipment, such as a laptop, for the   internship        Education   High School Diploma,  GED  or equivalent education  required      Progress towards degree, major, or minor in   Cybersecurity, MIS, Business, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or Information Technology, Operations Research, Industrial   Engineering   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     1-2 semesters  remaining  at the time the internship ends  is  preferred     Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application  is   required   Basic Qualifications   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    This position requires authorization to work in the United States as a permanent employee without sponsorship now or in the future    Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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