Career Discovery Program 2026 – Software Development - Seattle

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.

Are you graduating from university in 2028 and interested in exploring a future career in Software Development? 

Expedia Group’s Career Discovery Program is an insight program designed for students who want to learn more about software development careers in a global travel technology business. Through this program, you’ll gain exposure to our engineering community, hear from technical experts, build practical career skills, and grow your network ahead of future internship opportunities. 

The program will include an in-person launch event in our Seattle HQ office on Tuesday, July 14th as well as monthly virtual webinars focused on helping you prepare for internship applications and interviews. 

Please note that this program is unpaid; however, catering will be provided for the in-person event. 

What You’ll Do 

• Learn about Expedia Group, our business and our purpose and behaviors.

• Gain insight into software development career journeys through a networking with engineers and early careers talent. 

• Be inspired through a software-focused tech talk led by one of our subject matter experts. 
   

• Explore how Expedia Group engineers use AI tools and responsible experimentation to improve software development 

• Collaborate in small groups to develop a solution to a real-world technical business challenge. 

• Meet with the Emerging Talent & Careers team to gain advice on your future career steps. 

• Receive support and development through webinars designed to support you beyond the program, leading up to internship applications opening. 

Who You Are 

• You are available to attend the in-person launch event in our Seattle HQ office and to participate in monthly virtual sessions from August – October. If selected, the schedule will be provided to you closer to the date.  

• You are graduating from university in the same country as the program location. 

• You are studying for an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical subject, and expect to graduate between December 2027 and July 2028. 

• You are curious and motivated to potentially pursue a future career in software development. 

• You have an interest in technology and the travel industry. 

Why Join the Program 

• Build your network by connecting with fellow students and Expedia Group employees. 

• Gain insight into our inclusive culture and experience our office environment in person. 

• Develop your technical and professional skills while learning more about software development careers. 

• Build confidence and strengthen your readiness for future internship applications. 

Next Steps 

Apply now. Our Emerging Talent & Careers team will review applications, and suitable applicants may be invited to complete a coding assessment to assess basic foundational skills. Final outcomes will be shared by week of June 23rd.  

Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee’s passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. View our full list of benefits.

Accommodation requests

If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request.

We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award-winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others.

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