Intern, IT - Digital and Technology - ATL (Summer 2027)

Delta Air Lines; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Air Lines invites undergraduate students to join its Digital & Technology Summer Internship program in Atlanta. Interns will be placed on a team based on opportunities, business needs, and their career interests, with interviews to finalize responsibilities.

The program requires a 3.0+ GPA, current undergraduate status, and a graduation window around 2027. Some teams may offer hybrid work; most roles are onsite at Delta HQ in Atlanta.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Senior or rising Senior with Graduation date Summer 2027, Fall 2027, or Spring 2028.
• Major in Computer Science, Software Development, Engineering, MIS, Data Science/Analytics, OR related field.
• Willing to work onsite at Delta HQ in Atlanta, GA; some teams may offer hybrid.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Work on a team based on opportunities, business needs, and matching skills.
• Responsibilities for each assignment discussed with candidates selected for an interview.
• Contribute to multiple D&T teams such as Enterprise Software Engineering & Solutions, Information Security, Data & AI Office, and more.

Skills

AI concepts

Data analysis

Python (basic)

Cloud platforms

Dashboarding

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing Computer Science or related

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)

Summer Intern roles in Delta’s Digital & Technology department offer a chance to become part of our journey to ensure technology remains a competitive advantage for the company. We embrace new technology and ideas to create meaningful and innovative solutions that help Delta better connect the world. Delta employees are thinkers, doers, and innovators. We are proactive, collaborative and deliver impact to our customers. If this sounds like you, apply for an opportunity to join our team!

Responsibilities

Summer Interns will be assigned to work on a team based on the availability of opportunities, the needs of the business, and the matching of skills and career interests. Specific responsibilities for each assignment will be discussed with candidates selected for an interview. The D&T teams include:

• Enterprise Software Engineering & Solutions
• Information Security
• Enterprise Data & AI Office
• Enterprise (RISE) Technology
• Architecture, Strategy, & Cloud Experience
• D&T Transformation
• Site Reliability

Application Deadline

12:00 PM EST, November 6, 2026.

What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• Be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) starting May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027.
• Be willing to work onsite at the Delta headquarters in Atlanta, GA. Some teams may offer hybrid work arrangements
• You must be an Undergraduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher
• You must be a Senior or a rising Senior with a Graduation date of Summer 2027, Fall 2027, or Spring 2028
• Your major must be Computer Science, Software Development, Engineering (Systems, Industrial, Electrical), Management Information Systems, Data Science/Analytics, Operations Research, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Business Management, or a related field
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

STRONGLY PREFERRED SKILLS: Experience or knowledge of Agentic AI concepts and tools; experience with AI-assisted problem solving and workflow automation; familiarity with frameworks/tools such as Kiro; experience with data analysis, dashboards, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud); ability to design, configure, or support AI agents to improve productivity and business outcomes is a plus. Some roles require familiarity with Python and the ability to code, familiarity with hardware, or familiarity with the structure of Development teams/squads, sprints, and taking stories off backlogs.

• Have the ability to digest large amounts of data and information and succinctly explain what can be learned from the data and how it can support decision making
• Desire to learn leadership techniques and best practices in problem solving and conflict resolution to enable innovation and progress on difficult to solve challenges faced by our customers
• Have a passion for working on technologies such as Mobile apps, Enterprise Web apps, APIs, Messaging, Databases, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence
• Be interested in accepting a full time offer after graduation if an offer is extended

DESIRED SOFT SKILLS: Analytical thinking, emerging leader, good written and verbal communication, strong work ethic, ability to work in a team setting and individually, have a safety and security mindset

ADDITIONAL BEST PRACTICES: As a college co-op, you should be able to listen and learn from people with many different perspectives, be flexible and able to handle shifting priorities that come from the needs of the business, be high performing and interested in driving for results, and be willing to be mentored as a method to grow and improve.