Software Development Engineering Intern - June 2026 - London

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success.

Why Join Us? To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win. We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us.

Internship Program Expedia Group’s 2026 Global Summer Internship Program as a Software Development Engineer Intern offers an inclusive experience with tailored learning and training, ongoing support, and intern-specific events to build knowledge and community. You’ll fully integrate into our inclusive community and contribute to business-critical projects.

Our Engineering Roles Expedia Group has multiple engineering specializations. You will have the opportunity to express interest in any of these during the application process. Current listed specialization:

• Software Development - Design and launch Front End, Back End, and Full Stack solutions impacting critical business systems.
• Machine Learning Engineering - Build ML systems with CD/CI and code stability; productionize ML models.

Internship Highlights

• Onboarding: Connect with your cohort, receive support, and set up for success in your first week.
• Intern Bootcamp: Role-specific technical and professional skills learning, delivered in your first week.
• Meaningful work and projects: Interns join Expedia Group teams and contribute to business workstreams; at the end of the internship, interns present their work to the team and senior leadership.
• Learning Series: Interactive workshops on professional and soft skills, including personal branding and presentation skills.
• Leadership Series: Intern-only events with Travel Leadership Team leaders to learn about careers, industry trends, and ask questions.
• Social events: Regional cohort events to connect with peers and experience Expedia Group culture.
• Mentorship: Mentors support development and help expand your network.
• Support: Coaching and advice from managers, team navigators (buddies), and a regional contact from Emerging Talent & Careers.

In This Role You Will

• Leverage technical skills in an agile environment to develop next-generation technologies via web applications and e-commerce sites; create high-volume, scalable solutions; collaborate with teams to iterate quickly; work across backend, databases, and frontend interfaces for 140+ branded travel sites.
• Collaborate with your team and mentor; connect with your manager for questions.
• Use common developer tools (e.g., GitHub, IDEs) with assistance as needed.
• Demonstrate learning in software engineering concepts, design principles, algorithms, and code composition; understand business reasons behind features or projects.
• Engage with teammates to understand a team’s design components; respond to queries via approved tools (email, Slack, Excel, etc.).
• Expand coding abilities by learning new tools and languages; work in a fast-paced environment to produce high-quality software.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be available to commit to the full program dates: June 22 – August 28, 2026.
• Must be graduating with an undergraduate or integrated master’s degree in a technical subject (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology) between December 2026 and July 2027.
• Must be willing to relocate to the city of job location if outside commuting distance.
• Must commit to full-time hours every week.
• Must be graduating from university in the same country as the internship location.
• Must have no more than 2 years of professional experience in a similar role.

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Java, C/C++, Python, C#).
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and OOP concepts.
• Effective communication skills to engage with a variety of partners (internal, external, technical, non-technical).

What We Offer Successful candidates will receive a competitive compensation package including the benefits below and others:

• 36,000 GBP pro-rata
• Hybrid Work Policy
• Travel discounts
• Opportunity to receive a full-time permanent offer after graduation and 12 months of customized support from the Emerging Talent & Careers team
• Community support through Expedia Group’s Inclusion Business Groups
• Relocation support (if eligible)

Next Steps Apply now. Our dedicated Emerging Talent & Careers team will review your application and suitable applicants will be invited to complete an immersive strength-based online assessment. Depending on the role profile, selected candidates may also take a skills-based screening assessment. Final-round interviews will be conducted virtually to assess technical and behavioral skills and to learn more about us.

Accommodation requests: If you need assistance due to a disability or health condition, contact our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request link. Expedia Group is an inclusive employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.