Junior Software Engineer Intern (9 Week Summer Internship 2027)

Booking.com; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Headspace access

Mentorship programs

Office meals and snacks

Job summary

Booking.com in Amsterdam offers a 9-week Software Engineering Internship across Accommodations, Central Tech, Fintech, Marketing, Marketplace, and Trips units. You’ll work with expert engineers to build and improve web apps using JavaScript, React, and server-side tech.

Expect a project placement, mentorship, and a final leadership presentation. You must be pursuing a Bachelors or Masters in CS/Software Engineering with graduation in 2028, be able to commute to Amsterdam, and commit to a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/SE; graduation in 2028.
• Strong foundations in JavaScript/TypeScript and React.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills; solid teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to web applications from ideation to scalable production.
• Apply frontend skills (JavaScript/React/TypeScript) to improve products.
• Present project outcomes to leadership at internship end.

Skills

JavaScript

React

TypeScript

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

React

Job description

• We are thrilled about this 9 weeks programme within our Accommodations, Central Technology, Fintech, Marketing, Marketplace, and our Trips Business Units based in Amsterdam
• These departments bridge the Booking.com of today with the Booking.com of tomorrow, leading the evolution of our business from a single-product company to a multi-product offering company with an outstanding, personalized travel experience at the heart of its success
• This programme will provide an excellent foundation for interns to develop their skills and have an impact on our mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, building and improving great products for both travelers and for our accommodation partners
• This is an outstanding opportunity to launch your professional career and learn great software engineering principles and working practices at the world’s number one travel company
• As a Software Engineering Intern, you’ll work closely with our expert engineers and contribute to web applications from ideation, inception and validation to implementing scalable solutions in production
• Gain exposure to the development of new, user-facing products and optimization of existing ones, using both client-side as well as 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
• Work closely with our expert engineers and your internship buddy
• Contribute to web applications from an idea, inception, and validation to a scalable solution
• Present to leadership at the end of the internship

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Free access to Headspace for you and your loved ones
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Meditation and Breastfeeding rooms at the office
• Booking Cares - 2 days per year to volunteer and learn
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Pension plan
• Annual paid time off
• Parental leave - 22 weeks
• Grandparent leave - 10 days
• Care leave - 10 days
• Bereavement leave - up to 4 weeks
• Anniversary leave
• Working from Home Furniture and Ergonomic Support
• Working from Abroad - up to 20 days per year
• Discounts & Wallet credits to spend on our products
• Upgrade to Booking.com Genius Level 3
• Friends & Family Booking.com discount vouchers
• Free access to online learning platforms
• Development and mentorship programs to support career growth
• Access to trainings and workshops
• Team development opportunities
• Local discount programs
• Game rooms in offices
• On-site meals, coffee and snacks including vegan options

A willingness to reflect on feedback and incorporate it into learning action plans, and share your knowledge with colleagues and fellow internsAn advocate for our valuesA great teammate with the ability to work effectively with othersUnderstanding of Javascript as we predominantly use react & typescript on our frontendCommitted, organized with strong analytical and problem-solving skillsSolid interpersonal skills with the ability to listen actively and ask relevant questions to improve your understandingA Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Note that your graduation date has to be in 2028Be able to commute to our office in Amsterdam at least twice a week throughout the internshipBe able to commit to attending our in-person final interview day (Assessment Centre) on January 8th or January 11th, 2027 in our Amsterdam HQGraduate in summer 2028Be available for a full time (40 hours per week) paid internship from July 1st, 2027 to August 30, 2027Be enrolled in a Dutch University in a Bachelor or a Master, and currently possess the right to work in the European Economic Area (EEA)