Junior Software Engineer I

About Booking.com Compass

We know you’re just beginning your career journey, and we’re here to guide you along the way. We promise it’s going to be both fun and exciting! At Booking.com, we’re a team of travel-obsessed, highly talented, and dedicated individuals working to make it easier for everyone to explore the world.

At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But we’re more than just datasets, lines of code, or A/B tests. We represent the thrill of the first night in a new place, the excitement of the next morning, the friends you make, the journeys you embark on, the sights you see, and the food you savour. Through our products, partners, and people, we empower everyone to experience the world.

About the Internship Programme

We are excited to offer this 9-week programme within our Accommodations, Marketplace, Central Technology, Fintech, and Trips Business Units based in Amsterdam. These departments are leading the evolution of our business from a single-product company to a multi-product offering, with an outstanding, personalised travel experience at its core.

This programme will provide an excellent foundation for you to develop your skills and contribute to our mission of making it easier for everyone to experience the world, while building and improving great products for both travelers and our accommodation partners. This is a unique opportunity to kickstart your professional career and learn valuable software engineering principles and practices at the world’s number one travel company.

As a Software Engineering Intern, you’ll work closely with our experienced engineers and contribute to web applications from ideation and inception to implementing scalable solutions in production.

As part of the 9-week internship, you will:

• Gain exposure to the development of new, user-facing products and optimization of existing ones, using both client-side and server-side languages and technologies, which could include Java, Python, Scala, C++, and web development with React, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Receive a project placement in a team that best aligns with your experience and interests.
• Collaborate closely with our experienced engineers and your internship buddy.
• Contribute to web applications from concept, inception, and validation to a scalable solution.
• Present your work to leadership at the end of the internship.

Bring your sense of adventure and the following:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with a graduation date in 2026.
• Commitment, organization, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid communication skills, with the ability to listen actively and ask relevant questions to enhance your understanding.
• Understanding of JavaScript, as we predominantly use React and TypeScript on our frontend.
• A great teammate with the ability to work effectively with others.
• A willingness to reflect on feedback, incorporate it into learning action plans, and share your knowledge with colleagues and fellow interns.
• An advocate for our values.

Important note about eligibility

To be eligible for this programme, you need to:

• Graduate before Summer 2026.
• Be enrolled in a Dutch University in a Bachelor or a Master, and currently possess the right to work in the European Economic Area (EEA).
• Be available for a full-time internship from July 1st - August 29th 2025.
• Be able to commute to our office in Amsterdam at least twice a week.

Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to go beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to build an environment where everyone can thrive.

Key Skills

• Problem-solving mindset
• Collaborative approach
• Communication skills
• Coding skills

Pre-Employment Screening

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education, and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.